Juventus management see Roma defender Philippe Mexes as the solution to their defensive woes.

Tuttosport says Juve chiefs are ready to make Mexes their priority defensive target for the summer market. The Frenchman hasn't seen eye-to-eye with Roma coach Claudio Ranieri and is inside the final 18 months of his current contract.

Roma would seek around £10 million for the defender, whose wages would fit easily inside Juve's budget.