Alex Meret remains the favourite to backup Gianluigi Buffon at Juventus this season, as the Bianconeri remain in the mix for the Udinese starlet.
The Italian legend is expected to hang up his boots next summer after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and as a result the Old Lady are looking at candidates to take over the No.1 spot.
Current backup Neto is expected to leave Juventus this summer in order to secure regular playing time, and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Meret is the favourite to replace him.
The Udinese starlet excelled on loan at SPAL this season, helping the Ferrara side secure an unlikely promotion to Serie A.
As a result the Bianconeri are expected to make an offer in the coming weeks in order to fend off interest from rival sides, as they believe Meret has the skills to hold down the No.1 role post-Buffon.
Meret made 30 appearances for SPAL in Serie B this season.
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