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Juventus show interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara runs with the ball during the German Cup DFB Pokal final football match FC Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: ACCORDING TO DFB RULES IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MATCH TIME. MOBILE (MMS) USE IS NOT ALLOWED DURING AND FOR FURTHER TWO HOURS AFTER THE MATCH. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DFB DIRECTLY AT +49 69 67880 / (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara runs with the ball during the German Cup DFB Pokal final football match FC Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: ACCORDING TO DFB RULES IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MATCH TIME. MOBILE (MMS) USE IS NOT ALLOWED DURING AND FOR FURTHER TWO HOURS AFTER THE MATCH. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DFB DIRECTLY AT +49 69 67880 / (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, rumored to be leaving the club this summer, is reportedly attracting interest from Italian giants Juventus.

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago is reportedly ready to leave the club this summer, and the club is also reportedly open to sell the player. However, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently dismissed these claims and insisted that the Spaniard remains in their plans for the next season.

Barcelona have been heavily linked with Thiago. Reports have suggested that the Spaniard wants to return to the club of his boyhood. Although the future of the versatile midfielder is likely to be sorted after the World Cup, transfer rumors are still surfacing. Juventus are the latest club linked with a move for Thiago.

According to a report in Tuttosport (via Calciomercato), the Italian giants are monitoring Thiago’s situation at Bayern. The interest is not concrete, though, as any move for Thiago will depend on the future of Miralem Pjanic. Juventus are likely to resist offers for the Bosnian midfielder. However, if a high bid arrives for Pjanic then Juventus might look to replace him with Thiago.

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Juventus and Bayern Munich have conducted a lot of business in the past few seasons. The Italian giants most recently confirmed the permanent transfer of Douglas Costa from Bavaria. Juventus might have an upper hand over other clubs if they try to pursue Thiago this summer.

Apart from Juventus and Barcelona, Spanish media has also linked Thiago with Real Madrid. On Thursday, Marca confirmed these reports. The Madrid-based newspaper reported that Thiago is not a priority transfer for the Champions League winners, but interest is there. Real Madrid will only move for Thiago if Mateo Kovacic agitates for a move this summer. The Croatian midfielder is reportedly unhappy with his lack of game time at Real Madrid.

Thiago has endured mixed fortunes during his five years at Bayern Munich. The Spaniard struggled with injury problems in the first two years under Pep Guardiola. In the other three years, he has been a crucial player for Bayern. Carlo Ancelotti made Thiago the main man in his midfield during the ’16-17 season, and the club extended his contract till 2021.

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Bayern Munich have already signed a midfielder this summer. Leon Goretzka is set to arrive at the club after his contract with Schalke expires at the end of this month. The Bavarians are very heavy in the midfield department, so it is not surprising that they are reportedly ready to offload Thiago this summer. The Spaniard is entering his prime years and has many suitors across Europe. Bayern will be hoping to start a bidding war for the Spanish international and get the most out of this deal.

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