Juventus have long been tracking Emre Can with the Liverpool star's contract winding down and no sign of an extension being finalised.
The Old Lady will face competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City though, report Tuttosport, with the trio of clubs ready to make offers in January.
Only foreign clubs can talk to the Germany international in January regarding a free transfer, but City could push to strike a deal that would enable the Reds to avoid losing their midfielder for nothing.
The Bianconeri could offer £10m in January, though Jurgen Klopp is likely to want to hold on to his compatriot unless a replacement of similar quality arrives.
News and gossip from Monday's Daily Mirror
EXCLUSIVE Daniel Sturridge is ready to quit Liverpool in January to save his World Cup dream. The striker was left out of the last England squad because he isn't playing enough at club level, and has only been an unused sub for the Reds' last two matches.
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola could spark a tug-of-war for Virgil van Dijk after confirming he will target a new defender in January. Liverpool, long-time admirers of the Dutch centre-back, are set to pounce after Southampton recently revealed he could now be up for grabs. But City boss Guardiola was hunting defensive reinforcements for his Premier League leaders even before John Stones was ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered on Saturday.
Former Tottenham striker Mido believes Liverpool will struggle to keep hold of star summer signing Mohamed Salah — because he will join Real Madrid (via the Liverpool Echo).
England striker Harry Kane has stated for the second time in as many months that he wants to stay at Tottenham for the rest of his career. He has been linked with European champions Real Madrid.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has launched a charm offensive to lure Liverpool star and Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho to the club, via French media.
Transfer news and gossip from other papers and sites
Rafa Benitez could look to reunite with former Napoli star Manolo Gabbiadini with Saints ready to listen to offers (Mail)
West Ham will battle Everton and Watford to sign Hadjuk Split midfielder Hamza Barry (Sun)