Report: Carrick interested in bringing Juventus winger Conceicao to Manchester United
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Reports suggest Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is interested in signing Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao ahead of the next transfer window.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Manchester United and specifically head coach Michael Carrick are keen to add Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao to their growing list of summer transfer recruits.
Report: Manchester United interested in Juventus’s Conceicao Conceicao has spent the last two seasons with Juventus, initially on loan from Porto before signing in a permanent transfer worth €32m with all bonuses and add-ons included last summer.
BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 11: Francisco Conceicao reacts during the Serie A match against Atalanta BC at Gewiss Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) He went on to provide three goals and four assists in Serie A during the 2024-25 season and added a further three goals and five assists in the league in 2026-27. The 23-year-old was also part of the Portugal national team squad that travelled to the 2026 World Cup.
According to reports from TuttoJuve , United feel that Conceicao is an ideal addition to their project and Carrick is said to appreciate the winger’s speed, his ability to play on either flank and his ability in one-on-one situations.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Francisco Conceicao during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images) As things stand, Juventus are reportedly keen to keep hold of Conceicao heading into the 2026-27 season, despite their recent deal for Kerim Alajbegovic.
If Juventus were to be talked into selling Conceicao this summer, it would likely take an offer in the region of €50m according to Thursday’s report.
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According to reports from Football Italia, Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is keen on acquiring Francisco Conceicao from Juventus. The Portuguese winger, currently on loan at Juventus from Porto, has impressed in Serie A. Conceicao's versatility, capable of playing on both flanks, makes him an attractive target for Carrick's rebuilding project at Old Trafford. The report suggests United are monitoring the situation, though no formal bid has been confirmed.
Chance analysis
Conceicao is a dynamic, direct winger who would add creativity and dribbling to Manchester United's attacking options. Given United's ongoing squad rebuild under Carrick, a move for a young, high-upside Portuguese international fits the recruitment profile. For Juventus, losing Conceicao would sting as he's been productive, but they are only loaning him from Porto, so any permanent deal would involve negotiations with the Portuguese club. The transfer's feasibility depends on Juventus's willingness to buy or Porto's valuation.
Positive potential reinforcement for Manchester United's attack; potential squad loss for Juventus depending on whether they exercise their purchase option.
If Conceicao joins Manchester United, their wide attacking threat increases, potentially improving goalscoring output from wide areas.