Juventus star responds to Manchester United transfer links: 'I am flattered'

Gleison Bremer admits he's 'flattered' by links of a move to Manchester United - but insists he's happy at Juventus.

Bremer, 27, has spent the past two years with Juve, having joined from local rivals Torino in a £42million transfer deal. But amid the Italian giants' financial woes, Juventus have been tipped to cash in on the highly-rated Brazilian defender.

United are looking to bring in at least one centre-back before the summer transfer window closes, with the club currently in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich and already submitting a failed bid for Everton starlet Jarrad Branthwaite. If, however, the Red Devils decide to change tack, they could attempt to convince the two-time Serie A defender of the year after he responded to a question about United's rumoured interest.

"I am flattered by the interest of some top clubs but I am already in a great team like Juventus," Bremer replied, speaking ahead of Brazil's exit from the Copa America at the hands of Uruguay on Saturday.

"I am very focused on the Copa America. I have many goals. I want to play one or two World Cups and I want to continue fighting for important titles in Europe."

The 27-year-old is also enthused about the prospect of working under newly-appointed Juve manager Thiago Motta, who's been brought in to employ a progressive, attack-minded style of football. Motta guided Bologna into the Champions League and previously impressed at Spezia.

"He will be welcomed very well by the entire squad," Bremer added. "He is a great professional who is doing a brilliant job and I think it was a great choice by the club. As for me, I will do my best to help him adapt as soon as possible."

The right-footed centre-back, who was named after the late German legend, Andreas Brehme, went on to say: "I feel very good about everything I have done in recent seasons. Little by little we are helping Juventus to return to being an elite team and to fight for major goals. I really hope that next season will be a season of great joy for all of us, the players and fans."

United have until Sunday, August 30 to make signings.