Manchester United scouts watch Fiorentina starlet Comuzzo amid Sunderland interest

With Manchester United's scouts actively monitoring Pietro Comuzzo, the talented 20-year-old defender's potential transfer could impact betting odds on future matches featuring Fiorentina, as players in high demand may perform under increased pressure.

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Fiorentina youngster Pietro Comuzzo this week, reports from Italy claim, as the Red Devils join Bournemouth, Brighton, and Sunderland in pursuit of the 20-year-old.

According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport, scouts from the Premier League clubs watched Fiorentina’s match against Nottingham Forest earlier this week – and they will get another chance to assess the young defender when United take on the Viola today.

MONZA, ITALY – JANUARY 13: Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between AC Monza and ACF Fiorentina at U-Power Stadium on January 13, 2025, in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Premier League sides circle highly-rated youngster Comuzzo. It was a dramatic breakthrough season for Comuzzo in 2024-25. Before last season, the Italy U20 international had played just six professional matches, but the young Italian played 44 times in all competitions for the Viola last campaign.

FLORENCE, ITALY – APRIL 17: Pietro Comuzzo of ACF Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and NK Celje at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 17, 2025, in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The former Udinese youth prospect also received a first call-up to the Italian national team for Nations League fixtures last November, but he did not play in either match.

In January, Napoli came knocking for the player and reportedly submitted a €30 million offer. The player was onboard with the move, and the general consensus amongst the Viola was that it was too good of an offer to turn down. However, club president Rocco Commisso vetoed the sale, and Comuzzo remained in Florence.

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