Juventus are chasing VfB Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard.

Knowing they will have to rejuvenate their defensive pool in the coming year, Juve are lining up a move for World Cup winner Pavard.

Corriere dello Sport says Pavard feels ready to test himself at a higher level and Stuttgart are resigned to losing him in 2019.

The defender's contract carries a €35m buyout clause, which Stuttgart are insisting upon being met.

Along with Juve, Bayern Munich have also expressed interest in Pavard this season.