Man Utd ready summer bid for Juventus defender - report

Manchester United are keen to strike a deal to sign Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen this summer, according to a report.

United are expected to be in the market for a new centre-back at the end of the season and may end up needing more than one new face after manager Erik ten Hag admitted the futures of both Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans have yet to be decided.

According to , one of the names on United's shortlist is 18-year-old Huijsen, who has caught the eye since joining Roma on loan in January.

Huijsen, who made his Juventus debut in October, has been a regular in the Roma squad over the past few weeks and even found the back of the net in the recent 4-0 win over Cagliari, and his form is said to have caught the eye of United.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are named as potential suitors for the Dutch defender, who is under contract in Turin in 2027.

While Juventus are not believed to be looking to sell Huijsen, the 18-year-old is one of several young players on the books for whom suitable offers could be entertained, with the Serie A side keen to raise funds for their own transfer spree.

Bids worth around £25m are likely to be considered and such a fee would be no problem for United, who believe Huijsen has the ability to help around the first-team squad both now and for the foreseeable future.

United are likely to pursue a more-senior defender this summer to partner with Lisandro Martinez immediately. understands Barcelona's Ronald Araujo is of interest to the Red Devils but he has already made it clear he does not want to leave his current club.

Should Araujo remain reluctant to leave, United are not expected to spend much time trying to convince him and will instead look to find another target with a stronger desire