Gaetano D’Agostino is back in the frame for Juventus in an £8m deal, but Atletico Madrid’s interest in Cristian Molinaro is key.
The Udinese midfielder was already so close to joining Juve in the summer before negotiations collapsed in a row over his price-tag.
They went for Felipe Melo instead and he has been disappointing so far this season, so there are reports of a renewed interest in D’Agostino.
There is tension between the midfielder and Udinese, so a split is more likely than ever at the Stadio Friuli and poor form has reduced his price-tag significantly.
Juve are ready to offer £8m plus a player on loan with Molinaro the favourite to make the switch.
Atletico Madrid enter the fray, as there are reports in Spanish newspaper As that they have already agreed a deal to take Molinaro to La Liga.
Other alternatives for Udinese include Sebastian Giovinco, Paolo De Ceglie and co-ownership of Davide Lanzafame.