I would vouch an opinion that the reports of a virtual done deal over the last seven days could be well wide of the mark.
Nevertheless, he is one player Juventus has made an initial enquiry on, albeit last year.
For me, he would strengthen the squad adding more guile and flair down the right side. That said, I'd prefer Cuadrado to fulfil that kind of role.
It seems that reliable speculation over the last few days has focused on the following players to whom we are likely to be interested in signing;-
Ranocchia
Hummels
Alex
Lulic
Van Persie
Dzeko
Sanchez
Baselli
Bender
Morata
Immobile
Berardi
W. Carvalho
Cuadrado.
Conte needs to clarify his position before the end of this month, at the very latest. Obviously.