GETTY France international Paul Pogba is expected to join Barcelona next year

Pogba, 22, has been closely tracked by Barca all summer. The Nou Camp giants were, however, unable to sign the 22-year-old because of their transfer embargo, which expires in 2016.

But they can still broker deals. And Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim club bosses have met Juve counterparts and agreed terms on a January transfer. The paper report that Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reached an agreement with Juventus over the sale of Pogba, which could go through on New Year's Day.

Both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain were keen on landing the France international but Juve appear willing to only discuss a switch with the Liga giants. Chelsea are said to have offered cash plus Oscar in a bid to lure former Manchester United youngster Pogba back to the Premier League.