Juventus director scouts Mingueza as Man Utd defender emerges as Plan B

Juventus director scouts Mingueza as Man Utd defender emerges as Plan B

VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 23: Oscar Mingueza of RC Celta de Vigo in action during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Club Celta and OGC Nice at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on October 23, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)


Reports in Italy claim that new Juventus director Marco Ottolini scouted Oscar Mingueza during Sevilla-Celta Vigo on Monday, while Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui is the Bianconeri’s alternative on the right flank.

Juventus are considering signing a reinforcement on the right wing, and according to Sky Sport Italia, the Bianconeri director Ottolini travelled to Spain on Monday to watch Mingueza in action.

Juventus scout Mingueza

MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 07: Oscar Mingueza of Celta Vigo inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 07, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano already reported the Old Lady’s interest in the versatile Spanish full-back whose contract expires in June 2026.

Juventus would still try to sign the 26-year-old in the January transfer window, but must reach an agreement with his club, Celta Vigo, for a transfer this month.

Juventus still interested in Mazraoui

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United reacts after picking up an injury, before leaving the pitch and being substituted off, during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia also confirms Juventus’ interest in Mazraoui, which already emerged from other media in previous days. According to this latest report, the Morocco international is seen as an alternative to their main target, Mingueza.

Juventus have collected 10 wins in 15 matches under Luciano Spalletti and currently sit third in the Serie A table.

 



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