Juventus have begun negotiations with Schalke over full-back Sead Kolasinac, Goal understands.
The 23-year-old's contract is due to expire in June, but Massimiliano Allegri's side would like to sign him during the January transfer window and are set to offer the Bundesliga club €3 million to push the deal through.
Kolasinac is a former target of both Manchester City and Liverpool, having impressed for Schalke before the mid-season break with two goals in 12 league appearances for the Gelsenkirchen side.
The Bosnia international's form could prove a stumbling block for Allegri, as Schalke boss Markus Weinzeirl is eager to keep the left-back at the Veltins-Arena, and wants him to sign a new contract with the club.