Manchester United are reportedly keen on challenging Tottenham Hotspur for Torino defender Gleison Bremer.
The defensive department at Old Trafford has come under scrutiny this season following a number of high-profile shortcomings. Pdn previous reports have suggested that United have sent scouts to watch the 24-year-old.
Tutto Juve, via Sport Witness, are the latest outlet in Italy to tout United with the central defender's services. They report that the club are rivalling Antonio Conte's Spurs in an attempt to prise him away from Serie A.
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During Liverpool's defensive crisis last season, they were linked with a number of central defenders, including Bremer, who was billed the answer to Jurgen Klopp's injury problems with Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk both absent.
It has been said that the Anfield club have retained their interest in the Brazilian. However, last month he signed a two-year extension with the club and that may thwart any attempts to sign him this summer.
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