Juventus are competing with Aston Villa and Manchester City for two of France's brightest young talents.
Toulouse ace Moussa Sissoko and Rennes youngster Yann M'Vila are both targets for Juve ahead of the summer market.
However, Turin sources say Juve intermediaries have been informed they face competition from Villa and City for both midfielders.
Villa boss Gerard Houllier confirmed his interest in M'Vila during the January market.
And City boss Roberto Mancini confessed only this week that he's seeking a 'new Patrick Vieira' for next season.
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