Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is on a shortlist of three Juventus have put together as they consider replacing coach Claudio Ranieri.

The Mirror says the Italian boss has been given until Christmas to save his job in Turin. If he fails, then Juve want one of Benitez, Frank Rijkaard or former Italy boss Roberto Donadoni.

And that effectively could leave Liverpool's American owners with a new year deadline to secure their manager's long-term future.

The Spanish coach has indicated that he is ready to sign a new contract to ensure he stays at Anfield.

So far, despite stating several times that they want the manager to extend his current deal, owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have failed to make any sort of offer.