Juventus are exploring the prospect of signing Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain this summer.Calciomercato.com says Juve have made contact with Higuain's agent and brother, Nicolas, in recent weeks to register their interest.

Higuain is ready for a change of environment and is keen to return to Champions League competition.

Juve will have to overcome the likes of Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal this summer to land the striker.

Bianconeri officials, meanwhile, believe they can handle negotiations with Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis after the recent sale of Manolo Gabbiadini.