Fabrizio Romano confirms price of Man Utd target has SKYROCKETED

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 6 Aug 2024 06:52 BST
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Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

The price tag of long-term Manchester United transfer target Gleison Bremer has increased significantly after he signed a new contract with Juventus.

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Bremer went into the summer transfer window as United’s initial primary target, however interest in him waned after Thiago Motta became Juventus’ new manager and made the Brazilian a key part of his project.

Nevertheless, United remain big fans of the player with an eye to a potential bid in 2025.

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The reason for that is because Bremer had a €60 million clause in his now-previous Juventus contract that was due to come into effect in 2025.

This was seen as something of a bargain for a player who is considered one of the best defenders in Serie A.

But Bremer has now extended his Juve contract until 2029 with a new release clause that is significantly higher than the previous €60m.

That means that if Man Utd wish to move for Bremer next year, they will have to pay much more than previously planned.

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© IMAGO - Bremer is a key player under Motta at Juventus

Man Utd have already signed Leny Yoro this summer for €70m from Lille and are in talks to sign more central defenders, with Mathijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite possible signings.

Bremer the best defender in Serie A?

Bremer was the best defender in Serie A during the first half of last season.

He dipped in the second half of the campaign amidst a crisis for the club, but remains one of the most admired centre backs in Europe.

Bremer was named Serie A Defender of the Year during the 2021-22 season for Torino.

This led to Juventus signing him in the summer of 2022 after hijacking Inter Milan’s move for the player.

He had a steady first campaign with the Bianconeri before pushing on in 2023-24.

The Brazilian boasts lightning pace, is aggressive, excellent in the air and reads the game well. His one weakness is his distribution but in terms of defending he is an outstanding defender.