Juventus and Liverpool are chasing Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appeared to be leading the chase for the Dutch centre-back but Corriere dello Sport says Juve are now in the hunt for the star.
The Serie A giants are desperate to recruit the ace from their rivals are will battle the Reds all the way for his services.
De Vrij impressed for Lazio last season as they finished fifth in the table.
Premier LeagueLiverpool have also been linked with his defensive partner Wallace as Klopp seems intent on strengthening his backline.
But the De Vrij is his main target as he plots a £25 million move for the ace.
The Reds are still interested in £60m-rated Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.
