Seria A giants Juventus have been credited with interest in Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta.
The report states: "The Sunderland forward's name is on Continassa's list, with the manager's full approval.
"The striker's price tag could be around €40 million, nothing impossible on paper."
Brobbey scored an emphatic hat-trick for Sunderland at Manchester City prior to the break, before reportedly catching the eye of Juventus on Netherlands duty versus Germany prior to his hamstring concern.
Thankfully, Brobbey has given no indication to being anything other than content at the Stadium of Light, but transfer interest from European elite will inevitaly come if the bullish number nine continues his goalscoring form after the international break.
Brian Brobbey celebrates scoring for Sunderland at Manchester City (REUTERS)