Juventus are encouraged by Valencia's admission they're willing to sell David Silva.

Turin sources say Juve see the Spain international midfielder as a likely successor for veteran Pavel Nedved, who is expected to hang up his boots at the end of this season.

Silva attracted a bid from Manchester United in August, but Juve are expected to have a clear run at the winger after the European champions' capture of Partizan Belgrade's Zoran Tosic last week.