Gazzetta dello Sport and Turin-based Tuttosport reported that Ranieri's days with the Old Lady are limited, following the recent run of poor results.

Draws with minnows Reggina and Lecce dumped Juve to third place after they were challenging leaders Inter Milan for the title.

Former Bianconeri defender and current youth team coach Ciro Ferrara is reportedly leading the race for the job.

Other candidates include ex-Italy midfielder Antonia Conte and Roma boss Luciano Spalletti, who is almost certain to leave the Giallorossi in the summer.