Juventus chief Alessio Secco is convinced they can challenge on all fronts this season.

He declared: "This team is ready for the marathon. We should not have any inferiority complex. The team is balanced in all departments - and with Amauri we have the best attack in the championship.

"We have invested in defence because (coach) Claudio Ranieri felt he needed more, in fact I do not see a better defence around."

On Manchester City's interest in goalkeeper Gigi Buffon, Secco was adamant: "Buffon is priceless, no offer could tempt us."