Juventus are convinced they can land Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and star pair Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano in the summer.
The Sunday Times says Juve have stepped up their attempt to poach the Liverpool manager, Benitez, by proposing to take two of his best players, Torres and Mascherano, to Italy with him. The Serie A club believe they can capitalise on the uncertainty over the future of Liverpool and the manager to instigate a radical overhaul of their own.
Benitez and Torres have both been openly critical of the dysfunctional ownership structure at Anfield in recent weeks, arguing that the team will remain unable to compete at the highest level unless substantial investment is made available this summer. While Mascherano has talked positively of extending his contract at the club, an improved deal remains unsigned.
The danger of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League has provoked internal discussion about replacing Benitez as manager. As the cost of sacking the Spaniard is considered prohibitive at present, the club's hierarchy may not discourage Juve's interest.