Manchester City have enquired about Douglas Luiz, and a move back to the Etihad appears to be on the cards for the Brazilian.
According to a report by TBR Football, Douglas Luiz could return to the Etihad, with Manchester City interested in re-signing the midfielder. The Brazilian has failed to establish under Thiago Motta at Juventus, with the Serie A side open to a departure provided their conditions are met.
Manchester City have had a fruitful window so far, and they are probably the club with the highest spending in January so far. Pep Guardiola has prioritised recruiting defenders, with RC Lens star Abdukodir Khusanov and Palmeiras talent Vitor Reis the incoming players. However, the highlight has been the impending arrival of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Guardiola is now open to signing a new midfielder, with Manchester City setting their sights on Douglas Luiz. The Catalan manager oversaw the Brazilian’s sale from Manchester City to Aston Villa in a £15 million deal back in 2019. While the midfielder has since flourished in England, earning himself a big move to Juventus, things have not worked out well in Turin.
Juventus had ruled out a sale earlier, although their stance may have softened following their observation of the midfielder. Manchester City have problems in the midfield and could view the 26-year-old as the perfect addition to their squad, which continues to miss leading man Rodri through a knee injury. The Serie A giants are open to letting the midfielder leave on loan if it comes with a buy obligation.
Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked, with the midfielder reportedly offered to the North London duo alongside other clubs. Given his choices, the 26-year-old might prefer a return to the Premier League over other destinations, as a return to the Etihad might be on the cards.
Which club is ideal for Douglas Luiz?
Arsenal and Tottenham are Luiz’s other options. Interestingly, the Gunners were heavily interested in the midfielder in 2022. However, things have changed under Mikel Arteta, who has reportedly secured Martin Zubimendi ahead of next season. Currently, they are well-stocked with Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, and Jorginho.
As for the Tottenham links, Douglas Luiz might prefer a return to the Etihad, although the 26-year-old will be carefully analysing his chances of forging a fixed place in Guardiola’s plans. As Rodri is absent for the time being, some might consider Luiz a better midfielder than Mateo Kovacic, and it’s the Croat’s place that the Brazilian will look to usurp when Rodri returns to action next season.
Manchester City have enquired about Douglas Luiz, and a move back to the Etihad appears to be on the cards for the Brazilian.
According to a report by TBR Football, Douglas Luiz could return to the Etihad, with Manchester City interested in re-signing the midfielder. The Brazilian has failed to establish under Thiago Motta at Juventus, with the Serie A side open to a departure provided their conditions are met.
Manchester City have had a fruitful window so far, and they are probably the club with the highest spending in January so far. Pep Guardiola has prioritised recruiting defenders, with RC Lens star Abdukodir Khusanov and Palmeiras talent Vitor Reis the incoming players. However, the highlight has been the impending arrival of Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Guardiola is now open to signing a new midfielder, with Manchester City setting their sights on Douglas Luiz. The Catalan manager oversaw the Brazilian’s sale from Manchester City to Aston Villa in a £15 million deal back in 2019. While the midfielder has since flourished in England, earning himself a big move to Juventus, things have not worked out well in Turin.
Juventus had ruled out a sale earlier, although their stance may have softened following their observation of the midfielder. Manchester City have problems in the midfield and could view the 26-year-old as the perfect addition to their squad, which continues to miss leading man Rodri through a knee injury. The Serie A giants are open to letting the midfielder leave on loan if it comes with a buy obligation.
Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked, with the midfielder reportedly offered to the North London duo alongside other clubs. Given his choices, the 26-year-old might prefer a return to the Premier League over other destinations, as a return to the Etihad might be on the cards.
Which club is ideal for Douglas Luiz?
Arsenal and Tottenham are Luiz’s other options. Interestingly, the Gunners were heavily interested in the midfielder in 2022. However, things have changed under Mikel Arteta, who has reportedly secured Martin Zubimendi ahead of next season. Currently, they are well-stocked with Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, and Jorginho.
As for the Tottenham links, Douglas Luiz might prefer a return to the Etihad, although the 26-year-old will be carefully analysing his chances of forging a fixed place in Guardiola’s plans. As Rodri is absent for the time being, some might consider Luiz a better midfielder than Mateo Kovacic, and it’s the Croat’s place that the Brazilian will look to usurp when Rodri returns to action next season.