Real Madrid to replace Kovacic with Thiago, Pjanic ―Reports

Real Madrid have reportedly identified midfield stars Thiago and Miralem Pjanic as replacements for Mateo Kovacic.

With Real in need of a midfielder to bolster their ranks, AS report that Bayern’s Thiago and Juventus ace Pjanic are the players they have turned their attention to.

Thiago, 27, came through the ranks at Barcelona before moving to Bayern in 2013.

And it is claimed that he would like to return to his homeland amid interest from his former national team boss.

Julen Lopetegui called up Thiago to the Spain squad before he was controversially axed on the eve of the tournament after Real announced he was to become their new boss.

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is also said to be a target for Real Madrid

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AS say that Bayern would want £54million for the 31-cap star.

Pjanic was on Chelsea’s radar before their move for Kovacic and the Bosnia international is said to now be in Real’s sights.

Juve paid £25m to sign the playmaker, 28, from Roma in 2016.

But the Italian champions are now said to want triple their money if Real want to follow up on their initial interest.