Former Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci is in advanced talks with Union Berlin.
La Gazzetta dello Sport says Bonucci is on the brink of signing for Bundesliga club.
The veteran's agents are now negotiating a payoff from Juve ahead of joining Union Berlin in a free transfer.
Bonucci has settled on a deal with the Germans worth €1.5m-a-year.
Union Berlin are to participate in the Champions League this season for the first time in their history.