Juventus target Ireland defender, but Man Utd may fail to convince Bremer

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ireland defender Jake O’Brien is being monitored by Juventus, but the Old Lady can sign both the 22-year-old and Riccardo Calafiori only if Gleison Bremer leaves.

Juventus are interested in Lyon’s centre-back O’Brien even if their priority target to strengthen their defence in 2024-25 remains Riccardo Calafiori.

The pink paper reports the Old Lady can sign both centre-backs only if Bremer leaves.

Juventus target Ireland defender, but Man Utd may fail to convince Bremer

The Brazilian centre-back has a €60m clause included in his contract. Although it will be valid from the summer of 2025, there is a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ between the two parties which would allow the defender to leave if the club receive a similar offer this summer.

Manchester United are long-time admirers of Bremer, but the Red Devils won’t play in the Champions League this season, and according to Gazzetta, this could convince the 27-year-old to remain in Turin beyond the summer.

This doesn’t mean he will surely stay at Juventus as Manchester United may still tempt the ex-Torino defender while other clubs could show interest in the Brazilian star as well.