Gazzetta dello Sport says Ranieri wants Juve to revive their interest in Crouch after trying for the beanpole centre-forward in January.

Having given up hope of convincing David Trezeguet to stay, Ranieri now intends to use the Frenchman as bait to convince Liverpool to part with England international Crouch.

The centre-forward is lukewarm about playing in Italy, but could be swayed by the enthusiasm of Ranieri and the prospect of helping rebuild the fallen Italian giants on their return to Serie A next season.