Man Utd face transfer setback in pursuit of Juventus teenage standout

Manchester United are under a new manager Ruben Amorim and the Red Devils will have to begin molding the squad in the Portuguese manager's vision.

The January transfer window won't be enough to land prominent targets, but in the coming months, the Premier League side might start laying the groundwork for potential moves in the summer of 2025.

Among the moves Manchester United will likely make is continuing the trend they set this past summer of going after young players who have yet to reach their potential.

Players like Leny Yoro (19) and Manuel Ugarte (23) are young talents who are just coming into their own and tapping into what they can be as footballers since they're not even close to their prime years.

Manchester United have their eyes set on Juventus youngster

Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg reports that Kenan Yildiz is high on Manchester United’s shortlist for attacking options, but the 19-year-old has no intention of leaving Juventus.

The teenager is a crucial part of Juventus' attack and future, which is why he's under contract until 2029. As a result, there's no way that the Serie A side would consider selling a vital player who has yet to tap into his potential.

Under new manager Thiago Motta, Yildiz has already appeared in 19 matches across all competitions while scoring four goals and recording three assists this season.

Yildiz has played everywhere in the attack, but he's found a home as Juventus' left winger and it seems the Turkey international will be on the side of the pitch for the Italian side for the foreseeable future despite interest from other top European clubs.

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