Exclusive: Man Utd track Juventus & England U21 star Samuel Iling-Junior

Steve Kay

• Updated: 29 Mar 2024 11:58 GMT
• 4 min read

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Manchester United are keeping tabs on Samuel Iling-Junior, FootballTransfers understands.

We have been told that the Red Devils are keenly tracking the Juventus starlet ahead of a potentially big summer for him. Iling-Junior is expected to be a sought-after commodity in the upcoming transfer window as his current Bianconeri contract expires in 2025 and Man Utd are attentive to the situation.

The England U21 international has featured prominently for the Old Lady this season, making 19 appearances - though mostly as a substitute - and notching a goal and two assists.

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Iling-Junior has primarily been utilised as a left wing-back in Max Allegri's 3-5-2 formation, though the 20-year-old can also play as an out-and-out winger and even in central midfield.

Juventus are yet to open talks with the London-born former Chelsea prospect over a new deal, which has English clubs confident of potentially being able to poach him from the Turin giants.

Iling-Junior could be on the move

The versatile wide player has been the subject of intense speculation for months. Tottenham are said to be long-time admirers of him, while the likes of West Ham and Everton have also been mentioned as suitors.

Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that Serie A clubs are also keeping an eye on his contract situation, while a return to England is a distinct possibility this summer.

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Man Utd are known to be scouring the left-back market, though it is unclear whether Iling-Junior is seen as a defensive prospect or as a possible reinforcement for the wings, which is also an area of concern given the underperformance of Marcus Rashford and Antony this season.

At 20 years of age, the U21 international, who netted a brace against Luxembourg on Tuesday, certainly fits the age profile of what the Red Devils are looking for.