via SkySports

Juventus have confirmed they are on the brink of signing Nicolas Anelka on a short-term deal.

The Italian champions are set to bring in the 33-year-old French striker until the end of the season from Shanghai Shenhua.

And Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta is convinced the move makes sense as they look to add to a squad that is still chasing trophies domestically and in Europe.

“This summer we made a significant investment to try and strengthen the group but clearly at this stage we are in an emergency situation,” Marotta told Sky Italia.

“As a result, it is logical to make this signing. It should be made official in the next few days.  We have an agreement with Anelka for five months with the possibility to sign a further deal if agreeable to both parties.”

More Quotes on Nicolas Anelka Joining Juventus after the Jump……..

“He arrives to add another option in the position where (Sebastian) Giovinco and (Mirko) Vucinic have played a lot. Then there is also (Alessandro) Matri and (Fabio) Quagliarella.”

Anelka is expected to undergo a medical on Sunday with ratification of the deal from FIFA likely to be confirmed on Monday.