Juventus Transfer Market, Locatelli to Real Madrid: What’s the Truth Behind the Incredible Rumor?

In recent hours, fans have been buzzing about the incredible rumor that Real Madrid is interested in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli. After losing Rodri (who is very close to joining Barcelona), the Blancos are considering a number of alternative options to strengthen their midfield, and among them, according to rumors, is the Bianconeri captain, who has often been criticized by the fans.

However, the rumor spread by Ekrem Konur, a journalist for The Sun, has not yet been confirmed. According to Sky, the player is very attached to Juventus and is only thinking about staying in Turin: just last April, he extended his contract with the Old Lady through June 30, 2030. Nor does the Piedmont-based club intend to let him go: Locatelli is a key figure in Luciano Spalletti’s tactical setup, and if he were to leave, the club would have to re-enter the transfer market to fill a very delicate role just two weeks before the start of the season.

In Turin since 2021, the midfielder has made 230 appearances in the black-and-white jersey, scoring 9 goals, and since 2025 he has been a regular in the Italian national team, where he has made a total of 36 appearances. His market value is estimated at around 25–30 million euros.

Juventus, however, is planning to offload other midfielders as well. Teun Koopmeiners, signed for over 50 million euros and never having truly broken through in Turin, seems set to leave: Newcastle is reported to have made a concrete inquiry for the Dutchman, who is valued at around 30 million. Fabio Miretti is also reportedly on his way out, with Lazio said to have made an offer for the 2003-born player in the form of a loan with an option to buy.