Manchester United could sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz
manchester united could sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to the Italian journalist, Ciro Venerato.
Man Utd have an aging midfield department and need to revamp this position. casemiro and Christian Eriksen have already turned 30 and have lost their athleticism, making it difficult for them to show their best in a league as intense as the first division in recent times.
In addition to the duo, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo are the two options that Rubén Amorim currently has to deploy in the engine room.
The Uruguayan has shown flashes of his qualities, but Mainoo is still young and his playing time needs to be managed to help him reach his full potential.
Eriksen's current contract is set to expire at the end of this season, so he is likely to leave as a free agent next summer if he doesn't leave this month. On the other hand, United are said to be open to cashing in on Casemiro.
Luis to Manchester United
Now, speaking with Rai Sports (via Juve), Venerato claims that Juventus want to sign a new striker and that Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is their main target.
Luiz has been offered to the Red Devils in a swap deal for the Dutchman to move to the Allianz Stadium. Zirkzee and the Brazilian have the same agent and he has offered Luiz to several other Premier League clubs, not just United.
The South American had impressive performances for Villa Aston last season and helped his team qualify for the champions league by finishing in the top four.
However, after moving to Juventus, he has not been able to show his best level so far this season, starting only twice in all competitions.
Luiz is a technically talented player and has proven himself in the Premier League, so he would be a smart acquisition for Amorim's team if they acquire him. With a valuation of £38 million in Transfer marketIt wouldn't break the bank either.
However, it will be interesting to see if the record Premier League champions ultimately opt to accept a deal to sign the South American allowing Zirkzee to leave the club.
Meanwhile, after a 2-2 draw against Liverpool Last weekend, Man Utd will face Arsenal in it FA Cup next Sunday.
