Juventus‘ summer transfer plans continue to revolve around Madrid, with the Bianconeri maintaining active contacts with both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
According to Tuttosport, the relationship between Juventus and the Spanish capital could prove decisive in shaping the club’s transfer strategy over the coming weeks.
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One of the main targets remains Brahim Diaz. The Moroccan playmaker is reportedly unconcerned about increased competition at Real Madrid and remains confident he can earn a significant role next season.
As things stand, the player has shown no intention of pushing for a move away from the Santiago Bernabéu. The final decision rests entirely with Real Madrid.
Juventus are said to be willing to accept even a straight loan deal without a purchase option in order to secure Diaz’s services.
However, a clearer picture is expected only after the end of Morocco’s international commitments, when the midfielder returns to Madrid for discussions about his future.
Mastantuono Emerges as Alternative, Gonzalo Garcia Talks Continue
While negotiations over Brahim Diaz remain unresolved, Real Madrid have reportedly proposed another intriguing option to Juventus: Franco Mastantuono.
The highly-rated Argentine talent is viewed as a key part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans, making a permanent transfer highly unlikely. Instead, Los Blancos are considering a loan move that would allow the youngster to gain valuable playing time in Europe.
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For Juventus, the opportunity could be particularly attractive as the club prepares for a major overhaul of its attacking department.
With the expected departures of Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik, and uncertainty surrounding other attacking options, the Turin giants are evaluating whether Mastantuono would be a suitable fit for Luciano Spalletti’s tactical system. Real Madrid, however, are not waiting exclusively for Juventus.
According to Tuttosport, the Spanish club have already offered Mastantuono to several Serie A sides, including teams not involved in European competitions, where the youngster could potentially enjoy more regular first-team football.
Meanwhile, discussions between Juventus and Real Madrid regarding Gonzalo Garcia continue, albeit at a slower pace.
Unlike the situations involving Diaz and Mastantuono, any deal for Garcia would reportedly follow a different structure: a permanent transfer with a buy-back clause in favor of Real Madrid, similar to the arrangement that previously allowed Nico Paz to join Como while keeping the Spanish giants in control of his long-term future.
As Juventus weigh their options, Madrid remains the focal point of the club’s transfer strategy, with multiple potential deals still on the table.