According to a report by Tuttosport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Douglas Luiz is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies have initiated the move for the Juventus midfielder, who has struggled to make his mark at the Serie A club this season. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old is also a target for Manchester United heading into the summer transfer window.
Douglas Luiz has seen his career and progress come to a grinding halt since joining Juventus from Aston Villa last summer. The South American midfielder was among the best players in the Premier League when he moved to the Allianz Stadium. However, he has barely made his mark at the Serie A club.
The 27-year-old has also struggled with fitness issues, with poor form compounding his woes. Luiz has managed only 823 minutes of game time across 25 appearances across all competitions thus far in the 2024/25 season. So, it is hardly surprising that he faces an uncertain future at Juventus heading into the summer transfer window.
The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. However, Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the Brazilian international, with Newcastle United and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United’s interest in Douglas Luiz is understandable. The Magpies are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Sandro Tonali’s long-term future. Interestingly, recent reports have claimed an exchange deal involving the Italian international.
As for Manchester United, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen face an uncertain future at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit in the summer transfer window and have set their sigts on the struggling AC Milan.
However, with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest initiating their moves to sign the 27-year-old Brazilian international, Manchester United may face an uphill task to sign him in the summer transfer window.
