Juventus have placed a €50 million price tag on defender Pierre Kalulu, with Manchester United expressing serious interest in the 26-year-old Frenchman, according to reports in Italy.
The Bianconeri are open to selling the former AC Milan man but only if their valuation is met, with Calciomercato and Tuttosport both reporting that Kalulu — like teammate Gleison Bremer — is not deemed untouchable by the Turin club.
Kalulu, who turned 26 last month, has become a key figure at the heart of Juventus' defence under various tactical setups, thriving in both three and four-man backlines while also offering cover at right-back. Since joining from AC Milan initially on loan in 2024 before a permanent €17.6 million move a year later, he has amassed 92 competitive appearances for the Old Lady, scoring three goals and providing eight assists.
However, Juventus' failure to qualify for the Champions League has dealt a significant blow to the club's finances, forcing the board to consider offers for several key players. The only figure understood to be completely off the table is young talent Kenan Yildiz, with virtually every other member of the squad potentially available for the right price.
Manchester United have been the most proactive suitor, reportedly sending scouts to monitor Kalulu's performances. The Premier League side are in the market for defensive reinforcements and view the Frenchman's versatility as a major asset in their push to return to the top of English football.
For Juventus, Kalulu represents a significant profit opportunity. Signed for a combined €17.6 million plus add-ons, the club stands to more than double their investment if the €50m asking price is met. The funds would be crucial for manager Luciano Spalletti's rebuild as he looks to strengthen the squad for a return to Serie A title contention.
While Juventus are not actively pushing Kalulu toward the exit, the message from Continassa is clear: every player has a price, and for the former Milan defender, that figure is €50m. Whether Manchester United are willing to meet it remains to be seen as the summer transfer window progresses.
Sources
- https://football-italia.net/juventus-e50m-kalulu-price-manchester-united/
- https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2026/07/18-149961543/resta_solo_yildiz_la_juve_vende_quasi_tutti_in_uscita_cosa_succede_da_bremer_a_kalulu
- https://www.calciomercato.com/liste/juventus-pierre-kalulu-puo-essere-ceduto-la-richiesta-e-di-50-milioni-di-euro/blta65f7e3518e28180
