Juventus target Manchester United full-back

The honeymoon period for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford came to a crashing, public end on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a breakdown in relations that proved even more explosive than the results on the pitch.

Despite surviving a dismal 15th-place finish last season and leading the club to a Europa League final, the hierarchy finally lost patience after Amorim’s defiant “I am not going to quit” monologue at Elland Road.

The aftermath has been nothing short of chaotic; interim boss Darren Fletcher was thrust into the dugout for a midweek 2-2 draw with Burnley.

The timing of the sacking has left United in a precarious position as they navigate a gruelling January schedule.

Currently languishing in 7th place with 32 points, the Red Devils are falling behind in a congested race for European football.

The focus now shifts immediately to knockout football, with a high-stakes FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton scheduled for tomorrow, January 11.

Compounding the managerial vacuum is a catastrophic injury crisis in the defensive ranks.

This structural instability has not only hampered United’s domestic form but has also piqued the interest of European giants like Juventus, who are reportedly monitoring United’s most consistent defensive outlet for a potential January swoop.

The Bianconeri’s hierarchy has shifted its focus toward the flanks, identifying Noussair Mazraoui as the ideal candidate to bolster Luciano Spalletti’s squad, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Moroccan international has been a rare beacon of reliability at Old Trafford, but the recent managerial vacuum and United’s ongoing identity crisis have opened a window of opportunity for the Serie A side.

Mazraoui is currently showcasing his tactical versatility on the international stage, having just helped Morocco secure a spot in the AFCON semi-finals with a victory over Cameroon.

However, back in Turin, Juventus CEO Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini are already laying the groundwork for a move.

Juventus view the 28-year-old as the perfect high-quality rotation option for Pierre Kalulu as they look to capitalise on the current uncertainty looming over Manchester.