The Italians - who had also targeted Reds boss Rafa Benitez -
are looking for a stopper to replace the ageing Fabio Cannavaro at
the heart of their defence.
They believe the Slovakia international fits the bill as a
no-nonsense defender with the ability to organise the backline.
Skrtel joined Liverpool in 2008 for a £6.5m fee from Zenit St
Petersburg and Juventus are willing to bid close to £8m to land the
defender.
The hardman defender may welcome a summer move if Benitez leaves
Liverpool.
Juve are enduring a poor campaign in Serie A and will look to
rebuild during the close season.