Hellas Verona set to sign Juventus defender

Serie A outfit Hellas Verona are close to completing a deal for Juventus defender Frederik Sørensen.

The 22-year old Danish name has been linked to Verona as well as Udinese, with Juventus deeming his surplus to requirements.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the negotiations are well underway and the young defender is likely join Verona on a season-long loan with a €4 million option to buy.

Sørensen has made 17 Serie A appearances for Juventus in 2010/11, but hasn’t played for the club since and spent last season on-loan with Bologna, who were relegated from the Italian top flight.