Juventus targetting Michael Essien and Alex Song

Juventus are allegedly lining up bids to sign Michael Essien and Alex Song.

The Sun reports that the Italian giants have £18m to spend, and are planning to swoop for the Premier League stars this summer.

"We need to back our plans for a strong European campaign by reinforcing the squad in some key positions - and Essien and Song are under review," said a source at the Catalan club.

Chelsea spent £24m bringing Essien to to Stamford Bridge in 2005, but the Ghanaian's career has been marred by injury.

Song signed for Arsenal from French side Bastia in 2005.