Real Madrid set sights on Juventus star after UCL clash | OneFootball

La Liga giants Real Madrid are expressing a keen interest in the signing of a member of the midfield ranks at recent opponents Juventus.

That’s according to Fichajes, who highlight Khéphren Thuram as the player in question.

Real Madrid of course marked their return to action on the continent on Wednesday evening, welcoming the aforementioned Juventus to Spain’s capital for a Champions League clash.

When all was said and done, Xabi Alonso’s troops emerged on the right side of a 1-0 result.

A number of the visitors’ stars, though, impressed en route to defeat, with one such performance understood to have piqued the attentions of those behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabéu.

As per a report from Fichajes:

‘Khéphren Thuram is emerging as one of the most complete midfielders on the European scene, and is now on Real Madrid’s agenda following his display of character for Juventus in the Champions League.’

It is even suggested that Los Blancos are preparing an opening offer to Juventus, who have set a starting price of €60 million to open negotiations for their engine room star.

Conor Laird – GSFN