Juventus close in on Frenchman

Juventus are closing in on Bordeaux’s attacking left-back Benoît Trémoulinas.

The 24-year-old has been linked to a host of European clubs after putting in some impressive displays last season.

Juventus Cristian Molinaro moved to Stuttgart in a permanent deal after an impressive loan spell in Germany last season.

Meanwhile, first-choice left-back Fabio Grosso has been linked with a move away from Turin with Birmingham City tipped to step-up their pursuit of the Italian World Cup-winner.

According to German website 4-4-2, Juve have made a new bid for Trémoulinas after an initial €8m bid was turned down by Bordeaux.

The website reckons the Italian giants have now increased their bid for to €11m, with Bordeaux keen to do business but holding out for €13m.