Juventus have begun to grow pessimistic over a move for Barcelona forward Luis Suarez, who is struggling to obtain an Italian passport quickly enough for the Serie A champions' liking.
The Bianconeri have been closing in on a move for the Uruguay star, whose future at Barcelona is in doubt after new manager Ronald Koeman determined he had no place for the veteran forward.
Suarez and Juventus have even agreed terms on a three-year contract worth €10 million (£9m/$12m), with just a fee between the two clubs remaining to be negotiated.