Juventus are in contact for Schalke ace Julian Draxler.

Draxler's agent was in Italy last week.

And transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio reports Juve's offer is to take the player on loan for the forthcoming season, with an obligatory buyout clause of €25m next summer.

Schalke, however, are thought to favour an up-front fee for the youngster.