Juventus offer Real Madrid Thuram for Morientes

Juventus are offering Real Madrid defender Lilian Thuram in exchange for striker Fernando Morientes.

Spanish international centre-forward Morientes is currently on-loan at AS Monaco and is being lined up by Juve as a replacement for David Trezeguet.

Indeed, Italian press reports suggest Monaco coach Didier Deschamps has recommended Morientes to Juve ahead of his summer return to Turin.

Meanwhile, Juve chief Luciano Moggi has baulked at Real's £7 million asking price for the striker, instead offering veteran defender Thuram in a straight swap.