How Juventus could line up with Martial, Di Maria and Vlahovic in new-look XI

ANTHONY MARTIAL and Dusan Vlahovic could form a deadly strike partnership at Juventus this season.

And they would be joined in attack by Angel Di Maria with Paul Pogba supporting from midfield.

That combination going forwards is likely to cause every defence in Italy problems - and could help the Old Lady challenge in the Champions League again.

Juventus' interest in Martial has increased since the Frenchman's renaissance at Manchester United this pre-season.

He has been in excellent form under Erik ten Hag, scoring in the wins over Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace on tour.

Juve still have Alvaro Morata as their No1 target to bolster the attack after his two successful seasons on loan from Atletico Madrid.

But if they cannot land the Spaniard, Martial could be targeted instead - however, Ten Hag would try and block any potential sale.

The ex-Monaco sensation has two years left on his current Old Trafford contract, with the option of a further year.

Elsewhere, Wojciech Szczesny remains the first-choice goalkeeper under Max Allegri.

In their first pre-season clash, Juventus lined up in a 4-3-3 formation against Guadalajara in Las Vegas before facing Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in blockbuster friendlies.

On Saturday, Juan Cuadrado and Alex Sandro operated as full-backs and are expected to continue in those roles this season.

But it could be a new partnership at centre-back with new-boy Bremer and £60million transfer target Presnel Kimpembe potentially following him in.

Giorgio Chiellini left for Los Angeles this summer with Matthijs de Ligt also leaving for Bayern.

In midfield, there could be more change.

Paul Pogba will be a certain starter once he has recovered from his injury.

At the moment, Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie are arguably the primary picks to join him especially with Arthur, Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey on the chopping block.

However, the Serie A giants are also eyeing a move for Kimpembe's PSG team-mate Leonardo Paredes, who would also slot into midfield.

And then in attack Vlahovic would lead the line with Di Maria and Martial in support now that Morata and Paulo Dybala have left and Moise Kean's loan from Everton expired.

Roberto Firmino could also be another transfer target as another back-up option - although their reported £20m initial bid was rejected by Liverpool.