Serie A giants interested in up to five Real Madrid players – report

According to a report from Italian outlet TuttoSport, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Serie A giants Juventus have set their sights on signing as many as five Real Madrid players.

This includes the likes of Franco Mastantuono, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia and Brahim Diaz. 

Real Madrid are expected to accelerate the exit operation after having completed four signings already. Despite that, though, the Los Blancos intend to sign more players, but to do that, they need to make room on the roster.

The uncertain cases

Notably, of the five players mentioned, Real Madrid are open to the summer departure of four, albeit with different conditions.

Starting with Mastantuono, the Argentine did not have the desired impact in his debut season, and the growing expectation is that he could leave on loan to gather top-level experience.

Gonzalo Garcia could leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Gonzalo, on the other hand, faces the risk of permanent exit considering the competition for places.

As reported before, Real Madrid are open to the permanent sale of the La Fabrica youngster, but they will retain significant control over his future, possibly through buyback clauses or a percentage of future sales.

Certain exits

At the same time, the same cannot be said for the likes of Ceballos and Fran Garcia, who are almost certain to leave the club this summer.

It must be remembered that Real Madrid have completely opened doors for Ceballos’ exit and, despite earlier reluctance, they are willing to give him the letter of freedom.

This means the Los Blancos will not demand any transfer fee for the former Real Betis midfielder.

Ceballos will be allowed to leave for free. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Fran Garcia’s place has been called into question as soon as Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.

Right now, Real Madrid have four left-backs fighting for a single spot and Garcia is the most likely candidate to leave considering the current set of circumstances.

Then comes the case of Brahim Diaz, who has been on Juventus’ radar for a long time, although the player has communicated that he does not wish to leave Real Madrid this summer.

All in all, Juventus’ interest in these five Real Madrid players can culminate if personal terms are reached, something that will be difficult with Ceballos, as he is aiming to rejoin his boyhood club, Betis.