Juventus reach agreement with Barzagli on extension through 2019: latest

Juventus is at work on completing an extension for defender Andrea Barzagli, and an agreement has been reached between the bianconeri and the 36-year-old for another year on his contract. Additionally, there is an effort underway for 1998-born Han Kwang-song, the Cagliari player (currently at Perugia). Next week a deal could be struck for a transfer to Juventus for the North Korean, in exchange Alberto Cerri will be swapped to Cagliari. And Juventus right-back prospect Pol Lirola is set to be sold outright to Sassuolo, however his current owners are certain they can retain buyback rights.