Nicolas Tagliafico Remains a Juventus Target; Manchester United Also Interested

Nicolas Tagliafico could again become a player to watch for Juventus. The Argentine full-back was very close to joining the Bianconeri in the final days of the summer transfer window, and his continued presence at Lyon does not seem to have completely ruled out a potential departure.

Recent reports from France indicate that the French club is not considering the World Cup winner as unsellable. His contract expires on June 30, 2027, and the club's financial situation might prompt Lyon to consider a sale during the winter transfer window.

Juventus Came Close

Juventus's interest was more than just a preliminary inquiry. In the final hours of the summer market, Tagliafico expressed his willingness to move to Turin, and Juventus actively worked to provide Luciano Spalletti with another option on the left flank.

However, the move hinged on the departure of Juan Cabal, whom Atalanta was pursuing. The failure to reach an agreement for the Colombian player consequently blocked Tagliafico's arrival, and he remained with Lyon.

Lyon Could Reopen Talks

Weeks later, the situation could become interesting again. Tagliafico has entered the final year of his contract, and his salary represents a significant factor for the French club's finances. Lyon had already explored options to reduce their wage bill after the European transfer window closed.

Therefore, Lyon would likely be open to a satisfactory offer rather than risk losing the player for free upon contract expiry next summer.

Manchester United Also Showed Interest

Juventus was not the only major club to have considered Tagliafico. Manchester United also gathered information on the player in the final hours of the summer market before deciding not to pursue the operation further.

French reports now again point to the Red Devils as a potential winter destination should a need arise on the left flank. Currently, there is no concrete offer from United, and the situation remains one to monitor.