Manchester United are ready to shift their transfer focus toward attack and defence after completing a significant midfield overhaul this summer window.
The club secured the signings of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to strengthen the middle of the park, and manager Michael Carrick is now turning his attention to the flanks.
German outlet Fussball Daten has reported that Juventus forward Francisco Conceicao is the latest name on Manchester United’s transfer wish-list.
Carrick is understood to be keen on bringing in a right winger to increase his options and add genuine competition in the wide areas of his squad.
United will compete in the Champions League next season, and the additional fixture load means Carrick needs greater depth, particularly on both flanks where numbers are currently thin.
Conceicao is primarily a right winger but also has the versatility to operate in a more advanced central role closer to the striker position.
With Amad Diallo currently the only natural option on the right and Bryan Mbeumo preferring a more central role, adding Conceicao would provide Carrick with a significant upgrade in quality and competition.
Juventus’ failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League could work in United’s favour, as the Italian club may look to sell key assets and balance their finances.
The 23-year-old is valued at £26 million on Transfermarkt, though Juventus could demand a considerably higher fee given his age and significant potential going forward.
The prospect of Champions League football and a competitive Premier League wage could make a move to Old Trafford an attractive proposition for the Portuguese international.
Conceicao’s ability to stretch defences, excel in one-on-one situations, and create chances, along with having a powerful shot, would make him a compelling addition to United’s attacking ranks.
His arrival would push Amad Diallo for the starting berth on the right wing, creating the kind of healthy internal competition that Carrick will need across a demanding European campaign.