Manchester United scouts watch Fiorentina starlet Comuzzo amid Sunderland interest

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Aug 9, 2025 4:27 AM ET

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Fiorentina youngster Pietro Comuzzo this week, reports from Italy claim, as the Red Devils join Bournemouth, Brighton and Sunderland in pursuit of the 20-year-old.

According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport , scouts from the Premier League clubs watched Fiorentina’s match against Nottingham Forest earlier this week – and they will get another chance to assess the young defender when United take on the Viola today.

Premier League sides circle highly-rated youngster Comuzzo

It was a dramatic breakthrough season for Comuzzo in 2024-25. Before last season, the Italy U20 international had played just six professional matches but the young Italian played 44 times in all competitions for the Viola last campaign.

The former Udinese youth prospect also received a first call-up to the Italian national team for Nations League fixtures last November but he did not play in either match.

In January, Napoli came knocking for the player and reportedly submitted a €30 million offer. The player was onboard with the move and the general consensus amongst the Viola was that it was too good of an offer to turn down. However, club president Rocco Commisso vetoed the sale and Comuzzo remained in Florence.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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