The agent of Gianluigi Buffon has admitted that the goalkeeping icon is attracting interest from Premier League clubs and reiterated his client's affection for both West Ham fans and England as he ponders his next move.

Saturday is set to be an emotional day at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with Buffon set to play the final match of his illustrious, trophy-laden, 17-year spell with Juventus against relegated Verona having confirmed at a press conference this week that he would be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract.

While it was anticipated that Italy's most-capped footballer would announce his retirement having turned 40 in January, he performed something of a U-turn on Thursday by hinting that he may not hang up his boots just yet, having received some 'proposals and exciting challenges'.

Gianluigi Buffon will play his final match for Juventus against Verona on Saturday

The goalkeeping legend was expected to retire but has now suggested that he could play on

Buffon said he would decide whether or not to prolong his playing career next week after taking some time out to reflect, also remarking that he did not want to end up competing in the lower leagues.

Agent Silvano Martina has now insisted that such a decision will not be made for around another fortnight, though did reference the player's previously documented admiration for West Ham fans.

In his book, Buffon listed the Hammers alongside Real Madrid, Celtic, Borussia Monchengladbach and Genoa as one of five other teams he would like to play for because of their passionate supporters - whom he described as having an extraordinary energy - and logo.

'I don't know if it will be a total farewell to football. He wants two weeks to talk to his family and come to a decision,' Martina told The Sun.

'In England, he always really admired West Ham supporters, and even wrote about it in his book.'

Agent Silvano Martina has reiterated that Buffon admires West Ham fans amid links to England

Asked about renewed interest from Premier League suitors 12 years after English teams tried to sign Buffon in the wake of the 2006 Calciopoli scandal, he added: 'I can't name names specifically out of respect for Gigi. He asked me not to mention specific clubs, but he does love England.'

Paris Saint-Germain are considered as another possible next club for Buffon, with reports from ESPN stating that the dominant French treble-winners have offered him a two-year contract as new head coach Thomas Tuchel and sporting director Antero Henrique seek to strengthen their options and provide an experienced mentor for Alphonse Areola.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have also been tentatively linked with his signature, while managerless West Ham are expected to be in the market for a new keeper this summer with disappointing Manchester City loanee Joe Hart unlikely to remain in east London and Adrian's future also subject to question after a mixed campaign.