Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insists Martin Caceres is not a "makeshift solution" as the Uruguayan closes in on a return to the club to facilitate Medhi Benatia's expected departure.
Morocco international Benatia is close to signing for Qatari club Al-Duhail, as revealed by Goal, in a deal which will make him their first major signing since appointing Jose Mourinho's former assistant Rui Faria as head coach.
Caceres, 31, has been picked as his replacement, with Juve confirming on Saturday he has arrived in Turin to begin a medical ahead of his third spell at the club.