Juventus are serious about trying to lure Arsenal winger Theo Walcott to Italy.

The Mirror says the Italian champions are monitoring England winger Walcott's contract negotiations with Arsenal now he has entered the final year of his current deal.

Walcott has turned down an offer of £75,000-a-week and will be free to talk to other clubs about a Bosman deal in the New Year.

Juve will consider making a bid of around £5m in the next transfer window if Arsenal are unable to tie him down.