Arsenal rocked as Real Madrid chase €70m deal

Real Madrid have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race to sign Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram next summer.

The France international has impressed since his arrival in Turin last year and his form for the Old Lady has attracted significant transfer interest ahead of 2026.

Reports in English media have suggested that Arsenal are among several Premier League clubs with a keen interest in Thuram, while Spanish outlet Fichajes have now claimed that he has been identified as a possible target by Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso’s side are widely expected to sign a new central midfielder in 2026, after failing to replace club legend Luka Modric this summer, and Thuram has emerged as a possible candidate to join Los Blancos.

It’s understood that Adam Wharton, Kees Smit, Angelo Stiller, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo have also been identified as potential targets by Real Madrid ahead of next summer, although Thuram has now joined their transfer wishlist amid his eye-catching form for Juventus.

However, the Serie A giants are reluctant to sanction a sale next year and they are set to demand a fee of at least €70 million, as per Fichajes.

Thuram still has over three-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract with the Turin outfit and Igor Tudor’s side are therefore eager to fend off transfer interest from across Europe in order to retain his services.

However, Real Madrid are watching carefully and are reportedly willing to make a substantial offer in an attempt to acquire the Frenchman’s signature in 2026.

Kenan Yildiz to stay at Juventus

Fellow Juventus star Kenan Yildiz has also been touted to leave the club next summer, however reports in Italy suggest that he is ready to snub significant transfer interest in favour of signing a new long-term contract at the Allianz Stadium.

The Turkey superstar’s existing deal with Juventus isn’t due to expire until 2029, but he has been tipped to agree fresh terms amid rumours of a possible move to the Premier League.

Yildiz has registered six goal contributions in 10 matches across all competitions so far this season and he currently boasts the highest Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of any player in the Juventus squad at €64m.

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