Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi admits midfielder Ricardo Saponara is likely to join Juventus.

Saponara has been linked with a January move to Juve.

“I said that Juventus couldn't afford Saponara, but it was a joke," Corsi told Radio Kiss Kiss.

“We're not talking about the transfer market with the Juventus directors, or rather we'll talk about it in June.

“Now it is better not to touch on certain subjects that could destabilise a team."