Juventus has pinpointed Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz as a viable option to strengthen their squad amid efforts to resolve the Adrien Rabiot situation. With a pivotal summer transfer window approaching and the arrival of new coach Thiago Motta imminent, the Bianconeri are confronted with Rabiot’s uncertain future as his contract in Turin dwindles to just over a month.
While Juventus is keen to retain Rabiot and has proposed a new two-year contract to persuade him to remain in Turin, they are also exploring contingency plans and have earmarked a potential replacement within Aston Villa’s ranks.
According to today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus is eyeing Douglas Luiz as a possible acquisition for the upcoming season, particularly if Rabiot departs. The club views the Brazilian midfielder as a suitable addition to their squad in Turin.
Douglas Luiz, 26, commands a valuation of approximately €40 million, presenting a significant financial commitment. However, Juventus may explore avenues to negotiate a deal, such as including players like Weston McKennie or Matias Soule, which could help offset the transfer costs. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, is gearing up for their Champions League campaign.
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
BrazilThis season he played in total 35 times for 3003 minutes for Premier League.
Douglas Luiz scored 9 goals for Aston Villa. He procured 5 assists. He received 12 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.
Aston Villa performance and stats
Aston Villa
Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League with 68 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 76 goals and conceding 56.
Juventus performance and stats
Juventus is currently 4th in the Serie A with 67 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 14 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus won 2-0 against Monza.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 49 goals and conceding 28.
