Juventus still obsessed with versatile Real Madrid star after summer rejection

Juventus still obsessed with versatile Real Madrid star after summer rejection According to Mundo Deportivo , Juventus have not abandoned their pursuit of Brahim Diaz despite the Real Madrid midfielder rejecting their approach during the summer. It must be remembered that during the summer the Italian club arranged a meeting with Real Madrid through the player’s agent in an attempt to find a way to bring the 27-year-old to Turin.  Brahim ultimately decided to remain at the Bernabeu. Notably, that has not ended Juventus’ interest, as his name has returned to the club’s list of future targets. Juventus still have Brahim on their radar Brahim’s situation makes any potential deal difficult because his current contract runs until 2027, but an extension through 2030 has already been agreed in principle.  Juventus have not given up on signing Brahim Diaz. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The deal has been waiting for the final signature for months. Mundo Deportivo cites that Juventus’ midfield shortlist includes Napoli’s Stanislav Lobotka and Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic. “In midfield, two particularly interesting names stand out: Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli, and Mateo Kovacic, whose spell at Manchester City is clearly drawing to a close,” they say. Despite that, Brahim remains the standout name for the longer term. Real Madrid extension could complicate Juventus plans The Spanish outlet describes the Real Madrid midfielder as Juventus’ principal future target, while also pointing to the delay over his new contract. Brahim Diaz has agreed a contract renewal with Real Madrid. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) “The main target for the future remains Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid.  “A contract extension until June 2030 has been on Florentino Perez’s desk for almost a year, awaiting a signature: a simple stroke of the pen that keeps being postponed indefinitely.” Brahim’s decision to reject Juventus in the summer shows that his immediate preference remains Real Madrid, and the pending extension could provide another indication of his long-term plans once it is formally signed. As a result, that leaves a familiar problem for Juventus: the player they wanted has already turned them down, but the Italian club appears determined to keep the door open.