Juventus coach Max Allegri is wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea for next season.
Arsenal's managerial search is underway after Arsene Wenger announced his departure yesterday for the end of the season.
The Daily Star says Arsenal face a massive challenge luring Allegri to The Emirates, with Chelsea confident of snapping up the 50-year-old Juve boss as replacement for Antonio Conte, who looks certain to leave at the end of the season.
Allegri has been learning English for months.
It is understood the north Londoners made a tentative approach last summer when Wenger's future was in serious doubt following the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League for the first time under him.