"Juventus" prepared to acquire "Schalke" midfielder J. Draxler for 70 million euros © EuroFootball.com

Italian press reports that Turin's "Juventus" are ready to shake up the transfer market and acquire Schalke's defender Julian Draxler for 70 million euros.

This summer, the German wonderkid's name was linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs, but for many his price seemed too high.

However, reports started emerging in Italy that in the summer of 2014, or even in the winter, the country's champions will pay a record sum for J. Draxler.

Today celebrating his 20th birthday, the defender has been playing in Schalke's main team since 2010.

In the 118 matches played, the German national team member scored 24 goals for Schalke.