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Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has reportedly been provided to Manchester United as a part of a deal that will see Joshua Zirkzee seal a swap to the Turin-based outfit.
Zirkzee is believed to be a key attacking goal for Juventus this month. The Serie A giants want to sign him on loan with an option to buy however United are solely open to both a everlasting sale or a mortgage with an obligation to buy him on the finish of the continuing marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, it’s understood that Zirkzee doesn’t wish to go away United and is eager to combat for his place below Ruben Amorim.
Certainly, Amorim recently stated that he needs to maintain the Netherlands worldwide though he refused to utterly rule out an exit.
A report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that United gamers are additionally longing for Zirkzee to remain and show his mettle in England.
In line with Italian journalist, Ciro Venerato, former Aston Villa and Manchester Metropolis star Douglas Luiz has been “proposed” to United in an effort to get a deal for Zirkzee over the road.
Venerato spoke to Rai Sports activities [via Tutto Juve] and shared, “The primary identify for Juventus’ assault is Joshua Zikzee, whose agent Kia Joorabchan, is identical as Douglas Luiz who was proposed to Manchester United within the deal that would deliver the Dutchman to Turin.”
“The truth is, the Brazilian midfielder has been proposed to varied Premier League golf equipment however Juventus just isn’t satisfied as a result of it could imply making a big capital loss.”
Luiz has solely been at Juventus for a matter of months, having joined them in the summertime from Villa in a deal value round £43million.
He has struggled to have an effect below Thiago Motta.
To date this time period, Luiz has solely made 9 top-flight appearances. He has but to register a objective or an help for Juventus.
Following their thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool final weekend, United return to motion on Sunday after they tackle Arsenal within the third spherical of the FA Cup.
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