Juventus monitor Mazraoui as defensive option

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Juventus are assessing a potential January move for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, with the Moroccan currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations and seeking greater continuity at club level.

Juventus have identified Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui as a possible reinforcement ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports in Italy.

The 28-year-old is presently representing Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he completed the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 group-stage victory over Cameroon on Friday.

Mazraoui’s first season at Old Trafford has been disrupted by injury setbacks, limiting his involvement in the Premier League. He has made nine league appearances to date, starting six of those matches, as United have managed his fitness and rotation across competitions.

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Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are exploring options to strengthen their defensive unit and value Mazraoui’s versatility, with the defender capable of operating on either flank or in a more advanced wing-back role.

His experience at both club and international level is understood to align with Juventus’ short- to medium-term recruitment strategy.

The Turin club are expected to be active during the winter window as they look to bolster multiple areas of the squad.

– AFP

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