Newcastle United target Daniele Rugani has agreed to join Rennes on loan for the season.
The Juventus centre-back had been discussed by Newcastle as a late option to bolster their defence but they were unsure about paying the finances involved.
The possibility of a loan was discussed on Wednesday while Juventus had also asked for a £1.5m loan with £18m sale option.
However, with Newcastle and others unsure about committing to the deal, Rennes stepped in.
Rennes have now agreed a loan fee of around £1.4million with wages of £50,000 a week and the Italy international is due in France tonight ahead of his medical.