Tuttosport understands Juventus have sent signals out to Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli about taking charge of the club next season.
The Bianconeri got rid of Ciro Ferrara last month and replaced him with former Milan Coach Alberto Zaccheroni on an interim basis.
In the meantime, Juventus President Jean-Claude Blanc is profiling longer-term candidates, capable of restoring the club to its former glory.
Guus Hiddink and Rafael Benitez have been mentioned together with Cagliari's Massimiliano Allegri but all three may eventually miss out to Prandelli.
The former Juventus midfielder's future is distinctly uncertain with the Italian FA also believed to be interested in appointing him as Marcello Lippi's replacement.
Asked about Prandelli's future following Fiorentina's 1-0 defeat to Roma on Sunday evening, Diego Della Valle said: “If it were to depend on us, he would stay for years.”
Tuttosport believes Prandelli is looking for a new challenge after five years in Tuscany. He is also said to have been far from indifferent when approached by Juventus through a third party.
Both parties apparently feel their ambitions coalesce with Juventus looking for a manager with a proven track record and Prandelli ready to lead a club with a bigger budget and higher standing than the Viola.
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