Aaron Ramsey has completed the first part of a medical with Juventus as the Arsenal midfielder edges ever closer to signing a five-year contract with the Serie A champions, Goal understands.
The Wales international is set to become a free agent this summer when his current deal with the Gunners expires.
Leading clubs from across Europe have expressed an interest in adding the 28-year-old to their respective ranks.
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Juventus, though, have fended off the competition and are poised to complete the capture of a prized signature.
Ramsey is set to sign a long-term contract with the Bianconeri which is worth €7 million a year (£6m/$8m) plus bonuses – as previously revealed by Goal.