Juventus veteran Claudio Marchisio is available from the Bianconeri this month.

While the midfielder is with Juve on their preseason tour, he has permission from management to speak with interested clubs.

Indeed, Libero says Juve are willing to grant Marchisio a free transfer to help smooth his departure.

A move to hometown club Empoli has been mooted - and the former Italy international has made it clear to agents he'd welcome the option.

Now 32, Marchisio had a season on-loan with Empoli in 2007/08.