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Juventus have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Udinese striker Vincenzo Iaquinta at the end of the season.
The World Cup winner has been paired with the Turin outfit for some time even though he extended his contract in Udine until 2010 last year.
A move now seems on the horizon though after the respected Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that a deal has already been done.
Iaquinta, a 27-year-old forward, will put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Old Lady of Italian football.
The transfer operation will allegedly cost Juventus £5.7m plus the co-ownership of Michele Paolucci, who is currently on loan at Ascoli.
Iaquinta is understood to have been accepted by boss Didier Deschamps and the player’s versatility could be useful on their return to Serie A.
Meanwhile, Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco was spotted in Rome where he is said to have met with Roma counterpart Daniele Pradè.
It is believed that the two men discussed the future of Philippe Mexes who may leave the capital this summer seeing as his Giallorossi contract expires in 2008.
Mexes, a formidable central defender, is also wanted by Champions League chasing Milan and Inter.
Mohamed Sissoko of Liverpool also remains a Juve target in midfield after the 22-year-old was initially requested by Deschamps last November.
The player faces fierce competition for a starting shirt at Anfield and reports in Italy claim that Juventus may be prepared to pay up to £10m for him.
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Seems like a done deal. His price is not bad though.