Along with their oncoming onslaught for Andrea Cambiaso, Manchester Metropolis are reportedly excited by Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The Cityzens are anticipated to launch a bid for the Italian fullback within the coming hours, whereas Juventus Soccer Director Cristiano Giuntoli admitted the membership would mirror on the proposal. Cambiaso would successfully exchange Kyle Walker who’s on his means out of the membership after requesting a switch, and will wind up at Milan.
However whereas the 24-year-old’s future in Turin stays shrouded in thriller, Sky Sport Italia (through IlBianconero) reveals that Man Metropolis are additionally maintaining a tally of Luiz.
The 26-year-old had a stint with the English champions prior to now, representing their U23 facet whereas he was nonetheless a younger up-and-commer trying to make his break in English soccer.
He ultimately hit stardom throughout his time at Aston Villa, and his exploits earned him an enormous transfer to Juventus for 50 million euros (the sum included the values of Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior who headed in the other way).
Because the supply explains, Pep Guardiola’s facet didn’t submit an official supply, however requested info on the Brazil worldwide, significantly asking for his availability on mortgage. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri turned down the proposal, as they aren’t excited by offloading Luiz, at the very least not on this kind of system.
The Athletic (through IlBianconero) additionally weighs in on the story, insisting that Juventus are solely prepared to half methods with the summer season signing on a everlasting deal in the event that they had been to obtain a profitable bid, or at the very least a mortgage deal that features an obligation to purchase
The inventive midfielder has but to hit his stride in Turin, as his first half of the season was stricken by bodily issues and included a two-month layoff on account of a muscle damage. Therefore, he has but to carve himself a beginning function in Thiago Motta’s formation.