Khephren Thuram will remain at Juventus despite the club previously seeking to offload him, according to reports from Italy. The midfielder’s ongoing recovery from femuro-patellar syndrome, which will see him miss the entirety of pre-season, has made a transfer impossible at this time.
Thuram concluded the previous Serie A campaign hampered by the knee issue and has been training separately from the main squad. He is expected to miss all upcoming friendly matches, including a planned tour of China and Australia, with the aim of having him fit for the start of the domestic season. This development alters Juventus’ plans to reduce their squad size and raise funds through player sales.
With Thuram unavailable for transfer, Juventus are now focusing on potential departures elsewhere in the squad. Gleison Bremer is considered the most likely candidate to leave, with the defender having recently returned from a World Cup where he featured sparingly. Bremer is 29 years old, representing a final opportunity for the club to secure a significant transfer fee, and has a release clause of €58 million valid until August 10th. Galatasaray have reportedly offered Bremer a contract worth €8 million net per year, a substantial increase on his current earnings in Turin, and Juventus would reportedly accept a fee of €40 million.
Further options being considered by Juventus officials Carnevali and Massara include Pierre Kalulu and Francisco Conceiçao. Kalulu, despite a strong season, may face competition for playing time following the arrival of a new signing. Juventus would be open to offers from clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool. Conceiçao, while valued by manager Luciano Spalletti, has also attracted interest from the same English clubs, and a significant offer could prompt the club to consider a sale. The club is looking to generate funds to strengthen the squad further during the transfer window.
Juventus are navigating a complex transfer window, balancing the need to reduce squad size with the desire to bring in reinforcements.
