Juventus will wait until after the Europa League Final before deciding whether to make a formal approach for Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri.

The Serie A champions are looking for a new manager, with Massimiliano Allegri stepping down at the end of the campaign.

Sarri has emerged as a main contender having impressed Juventus during three years at Napoli between 2015-18.

The Italian still has one year on his contract at Chelsea, although the club have the option to extend it by another 12 months.

While Sarri has insisted he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge, clubs in Italy believe he would welcome a return to Serie A.

Roma and AC Milan have already expressed an interest and Juventus are believed to have sounded out his advisors over his current situation.

Chelsea considered replacing the 60-year-old when results went awry in the second half of the season, including a 6-0 thrashing at Manchester City.

His relationship with supporters deteriorated, culminating in chants of “We want Sarri out” during their League game at Cardiff at the end of March. Sarri’s future remains uncertain despite leading Chelsea back into the Champions League via a top-four finish.

He also reached the EFL Cup Final and has a chance of winning his first trophy in the Europa League Final against Arsenal next week.

It is believed Chelsea would not stand in Sarri’s way if he pushed for a move, although they will demand £5million in compensation, which matches his annual salary.

The club are keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario which saw Antonio Conte leave in acrimonious circumstances last July.

Conte’s severance package has only just been agreed after it was taken to a Premier League tribunal.

The Blues argued the 49-year-old’s behaviour during his second season at the helm, which included texting Diego Costa to say he was no longer in his plans, was in breach of contract.

However, a three-person panel ruled against them and they have been ordered to pay the £9m owing on the final year of Conte’s deal in full. He is now set to join Inter Milan.

Juventus are weighing up their options, with Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino a possible target. However, with four years remaining on his deal, Spurs would demand far greater compensation and it would be a much tougher move to complete.

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi is another in the frame, as well as Bologna’s Sinisa Mihajlovic.

Juventus are desperate to win the Champions League having not won it since 1996.

Sarri’s ability to change their style of play is an attraction, but there are concerns over his failure to win any silverware yet.

Possible replacements for Sarri should he leave include former midfielder Frank Lampard and Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel and Allegri.