Juventus are close to signing Parma midfield star Luca Cigarini,
according to Controcampo.
The 21-year-old is a deep-lying playmaker, who orchestrates the
play from in front of the defence, and his style and ability has
led to him being labelled by some as the new Andrea Pirlo.
Cigarini is admired by a whole host of top clubs, but Juventus and
Inter had been seen as the two favourites for his signature.
However Controcampo claims that Juventus are set to win the race as
Coach Claudio Ranieri has already held talks with the youngster and
an agreement is close to being reached.
Parma value Cigarini at £8m, and although Juve are only willing to
pay £5m, an agreement shouldnt be too hard to find.
If Juventus complete the classy schemers signature in January, it
is possible he will be loaned back to Parma for the remainder of
the season.
Cigarini is a current member of the Italy Under-21 set-up and has
represented his country at every youth level from Under-18
upwards.
He was part of the same Parma academy which has also produced
fellow promising stars Daniele Dessena and Daniele Paponi.