Juventus close in on Khedira signing

The Germany international is available on a free transfer after opting to leave Real Madrid and Giuseppe Marotta says he is an "attractive" player.

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Sami Khedira, with the Bianconeri's sporting director Fabio Paratici currently in Germany to negotiate with the Real Madridmidfielder's representatives.

Khedira announced in March he would leave Madrid this summer "to start a new stage in his career" after five years at the Bernabeu, prompting a scramble for his services with many of Europe's top clubs reportedly interested in acquiring the player on a free transfer.

It appears Juve are in pole position, however, with Paratici dispatched to Germany on Tuesday to speak with the player's agent Jorg Neubauer.

The Serie A champions' general director Giuseppe Marotta told Rai: "He is free so the market offers us an opportunity. He has an attractive profile but we must think. We have to make an assessment that takes into account several factors."