Pierre Kalulu has become a key player for Juventus since arriving from AC Milan and has attracted interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United.
The defender has become a regular at right-back under Luciano Spalletti. This has also made him a part of the French national team, which wasn’t the case at AC Milan, where he won the Serie A.
Sport Witness have previously tracked Manchester United’s interest in the defender. They scouted him extensively last season at a point when his momentum was going in the right direction.
Details are now emerging about his situation, with Juventus alert to a renewal.
Bianconeri reacting to interest
TuttoJuve report that Manchester United are still actively monitoring Kalulu’s situation. They are now facing competition from Newcastle United and Liverpool, who have been in the chase for a year now.
Most importantly, the report adds Paris Saint-Germain as a suitor for the defender.
Kalulu is seen as a possible back-up to Achraf Hakimi by the Ligue 1 giants. Juve are aware of growing interest and are ‘playing ahead of the curve’ in the situation.
This is why they’re working to finalise a new deal for the defender. Their aim is to tie him down before the end of the year, with a renewal for Nico Gonzalez already done.
Suitors remain keen on the player, which is forcing the Old Lady into acting fast.
Our take: Player deserves step-up
Kalulu has always been a versatile player but he has now found stability at right-back under Spalletti. His consistency means he deserves a step-up, which could come at either Juve or at Manchester United, Liverpool or Newcastle United.
His ability to play across the backline should appeal to all the suitors quite a bit. He can play in a variety of shapes too, having also filled in at wing-back under the Italian.
While Juve are trying to renew his deal, he is a player the three English clubs should continue to monitor.
