Sky: Howedes to Juventus done

Benedikt Howedes is expected in Italy tomorrow afternoon for a medical with Juventus, as the deal with Schalke 04 is done, claim Sky Sport italia.

It will be a loan for €3.5m with option to buy for another €8.5m, but this is not an obligation.

Sky Sport Deutschland imply the option is worth €11.5m, so bonuses could well be included.

Benedikt Howedes is expected in Italy tomorrow afternoon for a medical with Juventus, as the deal with Schalke 04 is done, claim Sky Sport italia.

It will be a loan for €3.5m with option to buy for another €8.5m, but this is not an obligation.

Sky Sport Deutschland imply the option is worth €11.5m, so bonuses could well be included.

The final details had to be worked out before the player could make the journey and the medical had originally been booked for Wednesday morning.

It has now been moved to lunchtime, but the deal is believed to be done.

In turn, Kwadwo Asamoah is heading towards Galatasaray for €4m plus €0.5m in bonuses.