Report: Juventus lining up Juan Cuadrado

Reigning Serie A champions Juventus are ready to turn their loan deal for Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado permanent, according to reports.

The 27-year-old only joined Jose Mourinho's side from Fiorentina in the January transfer window, but he struggled to break into the first team.

A loan deal back to Italy was agreed in August, with Massimiliano Allegri now ready to pay £14.8m for the winger, reports Goal.com.

However, Chelsea may scupper the deal by holding on for a fee nearer the £23.3m they paid Fiorentina for his services, the report adds.

Cuadrado, who has only made 15 appearances for the Blues, has played nine times for Juventus this season.