Juventus are monitoring Luisao's situation at Benfica.
Juve are keen on the experienced defender and Sky Italia says his reps are now in talks with Benfica about the prospect of leaving for Turin.
Luisao's camp want to know Benfica's asking price to help Juve kick along negotiations.
Juve coach Max Allegri admitted last night that he was short of defensive options going into the new season.
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