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Juventus make Real Madrid full-back their top target – report
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Juventus make Real Madrid full-back their top target – report
Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras was one of the players considered as a potential sale at the beginning of the summer.
With the signing of Marc Cucurella, the Spaniard appeared to have fallen down the pecking order, and with four left-backs in the squad at the time, a departure for the former Benfica player seemed like a realistic possibility.
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However, Jose Mourinho chose him to complete the position alongside another high-quality option, and his departure was therefore ruled out.
The departure of Fran Garcia also put an end to the rumours. Ferland Mendy is now the third option at left-back, although his reliability remains a concern because of the large number of injuries he has suffered in recent seasons.
Juventus want Carreras
However, now according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital , that Juventus have made Carreras their main target for the left-back position, with Rayan Ait-Nouri as their alternative if they are unable to sign the Spaniard.
Juventus eye Carreras. (Photo by David Balogh/Getty Images)
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The Bianconeri , who have also shown an interest in Andriy Lunin , see the Spanish left-back as an option to bolster their defensive line after a disappointing campaign.
However, the report adds that it is very unlikely that the Real Madrid full-backwill leave during this summer's transfer window, meaning Juventus are not expected to miss out on his signing.
Carreras fighting for his place
Carreras joined Real Madrid last summer from SL Benfica in a deal worth €50 million. The left-back had a positive start under Xabi Alonso, but his performances deteriorated as the campaign progressed.
Carreras unlikely to leave. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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Now, he finds himself competing with new signing Cucurella, who arrives at Real Madrid as a world champion with Spain, having put in brilliant performances at the World Cup.
Despite that, Carreras is not willing to give up and wants to compete for a starting role with the summer arrival.
The Spaniard has completed the entire pre-season under Mourinho and has stood out by providing two assists in the friendlies leading up to the league opener.
Combined with the late arrival of the World Cup champion to the squad, that form puts Carreras in contention to start in the opening rounds of La Liga, starting with this weekend's clash against RCD Espanyol.
