Manchester United Eye Douglas Luiz as Juventus Open to Summer Sale
Manchester United may reignite their pursuit of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz after fresh reports suggest Juventus are prepared to let him leave for a significantly reduced fee.
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Italian giants are now open to offers starting at £30 million, a noticeable drop from the fee they originally paid to secure Luiz’s services.
Juventus signed Luiz from Aston Villa just a year ago in a deal worth more than £42 million.
However, the Brazilian has struggled to cement a regular starting role in Turin, and his performances have failed to fully convince the club’s hierarchy.
As Juventus look to restructure their squad ahead of the upcoming season, they are reportedly eager to move Luiz on, even if it means accepting a financial loss.
This potential availability has caught the attention of Manchester United, who are actively looking to bolster their squad following a disappointing 2024/25 season in which they failed to secure European qualification or claim any silverware.
Under the leadership of new head coach Rúben Amorim, United have already made a significant investment by signing Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £62.5 million.
But Amorim remains keen to bring in additional reinforcements, particularly in midfield, where he seeks greater depth and versatility.
Douglas Luiz could prove to be an ideal fit for Amorim’s system. Known for his technical ability, composure on the ball, and Premier League experience from his time at Aston Villa and Manchester City, Luiz would add both quality and experience to United’s midfield options.
He is capable of operating as a deep-lying playmaker or contributing in a box-to-box role, offering Amorim flexibility alongside current midfielders such as Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.
Additionally, Luiz brings leadership and proficiency in set-piece situations—qualities that could prove vital as United aim to rebuild their squad into genuine title contenders.
Despite Manchester United’s interest, they may not be the only club vying for Luiz’s signature.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, both of whom have previously explored moves for Luiz, could reignite their interest now that Juventus are officially willing to sell.
Furthermore, newly promoted Leeds United are reportedly monitoring the situation and may explore a potential deal once the summer transfer window is fully underway.
Interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur are not expected to pursue Luiz, despite speculation due to Fabio Paratici’s previous links to Juventus.
This could leave United with a relatively clearer path to secure the 27-year-old, though competition from other Premier League sides remains a possibility.
Juventus, while reportedly not considering a loan option, are prioritizing an outright sale to generate funds for their own squad overhaul.
For Manchester United, the opportunity to sign a player of Luiz’s caliber and Premier League pedigree for around £30 million could represent significant value for money.
As preparations for the new season intensify, all eyes will be on United to see whether they move decisively to add Luiz to Amorim’s growing list of summer reinforcements.
