Juventus are tracking the Atletico Madrid defender as a free transfer option

Juventus could make a move for Atletico Madrid central defender Beautiful Mario as part of a free transfer swoop this summer.

Hermoso's current deal in the Spanish capital expires at the end of the 2023/24 campaign with no firm progress on a renewal for the 28-year-old.

Barcelona have been linked with a bid to bring him to Catalonia as an experienced option to bolster La Blaugrana's defense next season.

Atletico Madrid remain open to offering an extension, but it is likely to include reduced salary terms, and a Premier League offer could also arrive.

According to the latest update from The sports worldJuventus are monitoring the stalemate contract talks between Atletico Madrid and Hermoso, and could offer a three-year contract.

Despite still a regular role in By Diego Simeone plans, Hermoso seems to be the odd one out in his defense, and an exit seems increasingly unlikely before next season.