Reports suggest that Juventus are on the verge of completing the club's first signing for next season.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Bianconeri are close to finalising a deal that would see Angel Di Maria becoming their first acquisition for the 2022/23 campaign.
It is claimed the Argentine will sign a one-year deal with the Old Lady as he wishes to play one more season for an elite European club before returning to his country of birth to continue his football career.
The 34-year-old has spent the past seven years plying his trade in Ligue 1 for Paris Saint-Germain, but the French side have reportedly opted against retaining the player's services beyond this season.
The 2013/14 UEFA Champions League winner will play his final game for Les Parisiens against Metz this weekend and will be a free agent next month, with Juve said to be assured in securing the veteran attacker's signature.
PSG brought Di Maria to the Parc des Princes for €63 million (R1 billion) in 2016 after the winger's underwhelming spell at Manchester United, and it has been an investment that has paid dividends.
The 2021 Copa America winner helped the French giants capture five Ligue 1 titles, five Coupe de France crowns and three Trophee des Champions, while also playing a key role in their run to the 2019/20 Champions League final.
Di Maria has been prolific in the French capital too, finding the back of the net 92 times and providing 118 assists in his 294 appearances to date for the French top-flight champions.
It now appears the Argentina international will take his talents to Turin, with the record Scudetto winners reportedly set to have the option to extend Di Maria's deal by another year – it is understood negotiations between the parties have progressed quickly over the past 24 hours.
The Bianconeri will be looking to reinforce their attack after letting Di Maria's compatriot Paulo Dybala leave as a free agent at the end of the season.
