Peluso close to Juve move

Atalanta defender Federico Peluso is on the verge of joining Juventus, according to reports in the Italian Press.

Corriere dello Sport believe that the two clubs have come to an agreement over the price of the 28-year-old and should announce the deal sometime in the New Year.

The Bianconeri see the former Pro Vercelli as an ideal replacement for Lucio, who left the club my mutual consent last week, and a back-up for the injured Giorgio Chiellini.

Peluso has been virtually ever-present this term for La Dea having played 13 League games for Stefano Colantuono's men.