The Turin club tried to seal a move for the defender in the summer but was unable to agree a fee with Tricolor.
Sport Italia believe 90% of the deal is done with the Brazilian defender already agreeing personal terms with the Serie A side.
According to reports coming out of Italy, Juventus originally valued the 25-year old at £5 million but have now agreed a fee thought to be in the region of £6.5 million.
Rhodolfo signed for Sao Paulo this year from Atletico-PR but it is thought Sao Paulo are willing to sell to make a profit and will pursue other targets to replace him.
Rumours suggest that Tricolor could look towards Vasco da Gama’s Cesinho.