The Dutch ace is new Juve coach Claudio Ranieri's top choice to replace want-away forward David Trezeguet this summer.

Leggo says there is talk among Juve fans that Huntelaar was spotted having dinner at a Turin restaurant owned by Bianconeri assistant coach Ciro Ferrara this week.

Juve and Ajax enjoy a strong relationship and should the Dutch be prepared to sell, Bianconeri directors are confident of seeing off all-comers to land Huntelaar for around £12 million.