Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has praised management over their move for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.

Juve are on the brink of signing the Serbia international.

“Yes, very interesting news. If it were true, I would give the club a big applause. It would be an investment of great necessity. Contrary to the Ronaldo affair, which I have always criticized," Cobolli Gigli told 1 Football Club.

“Vlahovic would be a very smart operation. I have the feeling that behind this coup is the mind of the true owner of Juventus: John Elkann.

“Juventus would close an operation that should have been done in the summer. The management has carried out a capital increase that allows the club to find liquidity. It would reduce the risk of staying out of the Champions League and, consequently, losing an important income for next season."