Manchester United have stepped into the battle for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, with the Brazilian keen to end a turbulent spell in Turin.
After arriving from Aston Villa, Luiz’s debut season in Serie A fell flat. He managed just 516 league minutes, never cementing a starting spot. The change from Thiago Motta to Igor Tudor offered hope, but his role barely improved. Now, in a bid to force an exit, the 27-year-old has reportedly skipped training, signalling his intent to move on.
Interest from England is mounting. Everton and West Ham have been tracking his situation, and United have now joined the pursuit. Reports in Italy claim the Red Devils are watching closely as they explore options to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s midfield.
Juventus, 36-time Italian champions, are said to be open to an initial £8m loan deal, including an obligation to buy worth up to £34m—figures that match their valuation. The player’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, is already in England holding talks with potential suitors.
Luiz’s profile makes him an attractive proposition for United. Combative out of possession, he reads the game well and offers steel in midfield battles. On the ball, his calm distribution, creativity, and ability to carry play forward could address key deficiencies in Amorim’s side.
For a club seeking to bounce back from a woeful 15th-place finish last season, Luiz’s arrival would add proven quality and balance to the squad’s spine.
Whether United can outmanoeuvre their rivals in the coming weeks will determine if this potential signing becomes the engine-room upgrade they desperately need.