Juventus are ready to secure veteran pair Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli to new contracts.

The centre-half duo are effectively Juve coach Max Allegri's first choice defensive pairing.

Tuttosport says an outline of an agreement for both Chiellini and Barzagli has been in place for several weeks.

Now, both defenders are due to put pen to paper some time this month.

Chiellini and Barzagli are happy to continue with Juve, though have been warned new defensive signings will be made this summer.