Real Madrid's Diarra "ready" for Juventus move

Juventus are closing in on a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.

Tuttosport says the Mali international has accepted he's leaving Madrid at the end of the season and said: "I'm ready to accept my transfer."

Juve are in talks with Real for the ex-Lyon midfielder, who will leave for £10 million.

Meanwhile, talks between Juve and Werder Bremen have stalled over Thorsten Frings. Bianconeri officials are eyeing Lyon midfielder Thiago as an alternative.