West Ham, Newcastle and Leicester linked with Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro

West Ham, Newcastle and Leicester are all reportedly "in talks" with Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro, who Juventus want to sell. 

'Juve' are looking to balance the books after Cristiano Ronaldo's £100m arrival left a heavy dint in their transfer kitty.

The three Premier League competitors are in talks with 'Juve' but no official offer has been submitted yet.

It is believed that Massimiliano Allegri wants £18m for Sturaro's services. 

Fiorentina, Genoa and Frankfurt were the favourite early runners to sign Sturaro, but have all since pulled out due to Juve's high valuation of the player.

Sturaro, 25, joined Juventus from Genoa in 2014.

The 'Hammers' have held a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old and are understood to be the player's preferred suitors.

Despite the English transfer window closing in four days' time, 'Juve' remain confident of striking a deal to sell Sturaro before the deadline.

Sturaro has been capped 4 times by Italy.