{"id":387395,"date":"2025-08-31T16:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T16:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/387395\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T16:07:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T16:07:26","slug":"juventus-in-atletico-talks-with-manchester-united-defender-on-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/387395\/","title":{"rendered":"Juventus in Atletico talks with Manchester United defender on list"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relations between Nico Gonzalez, Igor Tudor and Juventus have taken a sharp downturn and the future of the Argentine forward looks increasingly likely to be played out away from Turin. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport<\/a>, Gonzalez has been adamant that he does not wish to operate as a wing-back, a role Tudor has tried to fit him into, and he is pressing for a move to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

The story, which has gathered momentum over the past ten days, now looks set to reach a conclusion as the transfer window edges closer to its final days. Juventus find themselves in a delicate situation, balancing player dissatisfaction, squad reshaping and the challenges of the late summer market.<\/p>\n

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\nAtletico Madrid Talks and Juventus Demands<\/p>\n

The prospect of a straight swap deal involving Gonzalez and Atletico\u2019s Nahuel Molina has been a persistent theme. Juventus general manager Damien Comolli has been exploring that option, as Molina is considered one of Tudor\u2019s favourite targets. However, as Gazzetta Dello Sport report, \u201cthe barter remains on the table, but it is reported to be increasingly uphill because the former Udinese full-back would not want to leave Madrid on the siren at the end of the transfer market and in the season that will lead to the World Cup in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

That hesitation on Molina\u2019s side places Juventus in a difficult position. With the market closing imminently, the Italian club must weigh up the benefits of holding out for their first choice against moving swiftly to secure an alternative. Gonzalez\u2019s stance is clear and firm: he wants a move to work under Diego Simeone in Madrid.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Juventus have been examining other possibilities. Gonzalez may yet leave on a loan deal structured with an obligation to buy in 2026, which would help protect Juventus financially. As Gazzetta Dello Sport point out, \u201cfor Nico not excluded a priori is a loan with an option or obligation to buy in 2026, a sort of Douglas Luiz repeat to avoid capital losses in the accounts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mazraoui Emerges as a Priority Target<\/p>\n

As hopes of signing Molina fade, Juventus are now seriously considering Manchester United\u2019s Noussair Mazraoui. The Moroccan defender, who came through Ajax\u2019s academy and holds a Dutch passport, fits both the tactical needs of Tudor and the club\u2019s administrative requirements, as Juventus only have one remaining non-EU slot following Jonathan David\u2019s arrival.<\/p>\n

Mazraoui, currently sidelined but expected to return to training next week, has become a realistic loan option. His ability to operate in both defensive and attacking phases appeals strongly to Tudor, who has already been experimenting with Pierre Kalulu in a hybrid wide role.<\/p>\n

Juventus are also tracking Girona\u2019s Arnau Martinez and Lille\u2019s Edon Zhegrova. The latter has emerged as an intriguing possibility given his contract expires next summer. \u201cThe Kosovan winger has been on Juventus\u2019 radar for days and could become such an inviting opportunity that it prompts a late change in strategy,\u201d reported Gazzetta Dello Sport.<\/p>\n

Comolli\u2019s Balancing Act<\/p>\n

Comolli\u2019s role in this window has been one of firefighting and opportunity spotting. Juventus recently sanctioned Nicol\u00f2 Savona\u2019s move to Nottingham Forest, generating valuable funds, yet the Gonzalez saga has created fresh uncertainty. With Atletico needing to sell Javi Galan before pushing for Gonzalez, time pressure is mounting.<\/p>\n

Despite the tension, the relationship between Juventus and Atletico remains positive. Those channels of communication could prove crucial as both sides seek to find a workable formula. Juventus are clear they do not want to give Gonzalez away cheaply, yet they also cannot afford to let an unsettled player undermine Tudor\u2019s plans for the season.<\/p>\n

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Wider Implications for Juventus<\/p>\n

This episode encapsulates Juventus\u2019 broader challenges. Tudor is only just beginning to shape his team and already has to manage discontent. Tactical adjustments, such as using Kalulu in unconventional roles, highlight the manager\u2019s adaptability, but they also reveal the squad\u2019s lack of balance. The pursuit of Mazraoui or Martinez is not only about replacing Gonzalez, but about giving Tudor the tools to play with flexibility and consistency across a long campaign.<\/p>\n

Juventus\u2019 season opener against Parma hinted at the need for reinforcements and the Genoa match will provide further clarity. What is evident is that the final hours of this transfer window will have significant consequences, not just for Gonzalez but for the identity of Juventus under Tudor.<\/p>\n

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From a Manchester United supporter\u2019s perspective, the mention of Noussair Mazraoui heading to Juventus immediately draws attention. While he has not yet established himself as a fixture at Old Trafford, the idea of loaning him out raises questions about depth and squad management under Ruben Amorim. With United\u2019s fixture list demanding rotation and reliability, losing a versatile full-back, even temporarily, could look like short-termism.<\/p>\n

At the same time, there is a certain logic to the deal. If Juventus can take on Mazraoui\u2019s minutes while he regains fitness, it allows United to recalibrate their defensive structure. Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka still cover the right, and Luke Shaw\u2019s return adds more balance on the left. Yet supporters would rightly ask whether letting Mazraoui leave risks exposing the squad to further injury disruptions.<\/p>\n

The Gonzalez situation is another thread United fans will follow closely. Atletico Madrid pursuing the Argentine might indirectly affect the Premier League if United, Juventus or another English side decide to react in the market. Supporters will also view Comolli\u2019s negotiations as a sign of Juventus\u2019 pragmatism. United fans, however, may be left questioning whether letting Mazraoui depart could eventually strengthen a continental rival while weakening their own options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Relations between Nico Gonzalez, Igor Tudor and Juventus have taken a sharp downturn and the future of the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":387396,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[134277,134278,748,393,116354,1123,4884,134279,134280,134281,134282,134283,134284,134285,41987,134286,134287,134288,2465,134289,9060,134290,134291,134292,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-387395","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-atletico-madrid-simeone","9":"tag-atletico-madrid-transfer-news","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-european-football-transfers","13":"tag-featured","14":"tag-great-britain","15":"tag-juventus-atletico-talks","16":"tag-juventus-girona-interest","17":"tag-juventus-gonzalez-future","18":"tag-juventus-loan-targets","19":"tag-juventus-mazraoui-move","20":"tag-juventus-molina-deal","21":"tag-juventus-squad-changes","22":"tag-juventus-transfer-news","23":"tag-juventus-tudor-tactics","24":"tag-juventus-zhegrova-pursuit","25":"tag-la-liga-transfer-news","26":"tag-manchester","27":"tag-manchester-united-squad-depth","28":"tag-manchester-united-transfer-news","29":"tag-premier-league-transfer-links","30":"tag-serie-a-transfer-window","31":"tag-turin-football-news","32":"tag-uk","33":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=387395"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387395\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/387396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=387395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=387395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=387395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}