Southampton's Pablo Osvaldo 'travels to Italy for Juventus medical'

Southampton forward Pablo Osvaldo is reportedly closing in on a move to Juventus.

Widespread reports have claimed that the controversial striker would be on his way out of St Mary's following a training ground bust-up with teammate Jose Fonte.

It has now emerged that Osvaldo has flown to Italy to undergo a medical with Juventus ahead of a proposed loan move, according to Sky Sports News.

Reports have claimed that the loan switch, which is expected to run until the end of the season, could turn into a permanent deal.