{
  "id": 6713551,
  "title": "Man United showing strongest interest in versatile Serie A defender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/man-united-showing-strongest-interest-in-versatile-serie-a-defender",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/man-united-showing-strongest-interest-050500850.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has demonstrated the strongest interest in Serie A defender Pierre Kalulu, according to recent reports. The English club has been struggling with goal vulnerability this season, having conceded six goals in just three Premier League matches. With Harry Maguire no longer young and Matthijs de Ligt sidelined, United may consider adding a defensive reinforcement, potentially in 2027. Kalulu, who is 26 years old and has been fully involved in Juventus' opening games this season, is versatile enough to play both centre-back and right-back. While Juventus is not keen on selling him, they might demand a price of €45-50 million for the defender, should any club make a move. Currently, United is leading the pack of interested clubs, with scouts having already visited him in Italy.",
  "summary": "1Manchester United have struggled to keep out goals this season after opting against reinforcing their backline over the summer. The Red Devils have already conceded six goals in their opening three P...",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}