
Penalty drama reigns as Arsenal draw with Atletico Madrid
Penalty drama as Arsenal draws 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final.
Juventus is competing with two other clubs for Hellas Verona full-back Rafik Belghali. The team aims to strengthen its squad as the season nears its end.
Juventus is in a three-horse race for Verona full back
Juventus have been identified as one of the clubs interested in the impressive Hellas Verona full-back Rafik Belghali, with the Bianconeri having monitored him for several months.
With the end of the season approaching, clubs across all leagues are expected to strengthen their squads, with larger teams aiming to invest heavily and secure the most promising players available. Juventus are keen to ensure its squad remains competitive and continues to pursue high-quality additions to improve its options ahead of next term, maintaining a focus on long-term squad balance and consistency, ensuring stability across the squad.
Belghali is the latest target for Juventus as they consider strengthening the full-back position, with Luciano Spalletti confident that the defender could adapt well to their system. However, the Old Lady is not alone in their pursuit, and continued scouting has highlighted his potential suitability for top-level competition while remaining part of Juventus ‘ long-term planning.
Interest in the player is also growing elsewhere, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb, AS Roma and Inter Milan also want to sign him, meaning there is strong competition for his signature ahead of the end of the current season.
Juventus is in a three-horse race for Rafik Belghali, but the other two clubs have not been specified.
Juventus aims to strengthen its squad by investing in high-quality players to ensure long-term stability and competitiveness.
Rafik Belghali is an impressive full-back from Hellas Verona, and his performance has attracted interest from multiple clubs, including Juventus.

Penalty drama as Arsenal draws 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final.
Atlanta Hawks' ex-finance executive gets over 3 years for embezzling $3.7M
Eovaldi's strong performance leads Rangers to 3-0 win over Yankees
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid end in a 1-1 draw in UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are both interested in 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Lucas Rodrigues from Goiás. He has a release clause of €44 million and has made a strong impact in the second division this season.
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid end in a 1-1 draw amid penalty controversy
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
All three clubs are said to share a strong interest in securing his services, which means Juventus will need to present the most convincing offer if they are to bring him to Turin at the end of the campaign, both from a financial and sporting perspective, as competition continues to intensify across Serie A.
Juventus also have other targets for the full-back role, and in the coming weeks, it will become clearer whether Belghali remains their primary option ahead of the next transfer window, before making a final decision on their defensive priorities, as recruitment discussions develop internally ahead of potential squad reshaping in the summer window.