Serie A side 'make contact' to sign ex-Rangers winger Cerny
Back at Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg, Cerny could be on the move this summer.
Indeed, Torino have made initial contact to sign the 27-year-old, claims gianlucadimarzio.com, with the Italians setting their sights on the Czech Republic international.
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Cerny currently has two years remaining on his Wolfsburg contract.
Speaking on his future at the beginning of last month, Cerny told Czech media: "I still have no idea where I will be playing next season.
"The only thing I know is that I am returning to Wolfsburg because the loan was without an option. I have a contract there for two more years.
"There will be time for a club future after the national team.
"I am a regular player at Wolfsburg. The club does not have a coach yet. Of course, I have some preliminary agreements, or I know what is planned for me.
"I would like to get the most out of a successful season.
"Contact (with Wolfsburg) has taken place, we all want to know where we stand. It has become clear what they expect from me, what I expect from them.
"I have received a training plan for the summer and we are moving forward."
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