Valencia's Spanish international Joaquin is thrilled with the attention from Juventus. "It's always pleasing when a team takes a look at you," Joaquin told Spanish newspaper AS.

"It's a reward for a player, especially when it's an important club like Juventus.

"It shows that I am working well and these things always make you proud."

The 27-year-old winger is in excellent form and Juventus has been monitoring his exploits closely this season.