Birmingham City are set to land Juventus World Cup winner Mauro Camoranesi.
The Italy international is up for sale at Juve and keen on a move to the Premiership.
Camoranesi's agent, Sergio Fortunato, revealed to Calciomercato.it: "Birmingham? There was an official approach. A FIFA agent gave me a letter from the English leadership, I have a proposal and I discussed yesterday with the leaders of Juventus.
"There is an issue about the contract, however, since the 'Blues' will not support the approximately €2.5 million the player receives yearly. But if Juventus were to contribute to the payment of fees, the deal could go forward."
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