"Luke Littler suggests an easy choice for Man United in their potential signing of a former Premier League star"
Douglas Luiz, the 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder, is set to leave Juventus this summer and aim for a return to the Premier League. After an impressive spell at Aston Villa, where he scored 20 goals and provided 18 assists in 175 appearances, Luiz joined Juventus last summer for around £42 million (€50 million). However, his time at the Italian club has been marred by injury setbacks and limited playing time.
Across all competitions, Luiz featured just 27 times for Juventus during the previous season, making only three league starts and two full matches in the 2024/25 season [1][3]. The midfielder is confirmed to be leaving the club this summer and is seeking a return to England.
Manchester United is one of several Premier League clubs interested in Luiz, but sources indicate that Nottingham Forest might be the current frontrunner in negotiations. Juventus has set an asking price around €40 million, and Luiz prefers a Premier League move but reportedly favors Forest over other options [1][2][3][4].
While Manchester United is in the market for a new striker and has opened talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, Luiz has suggested that the club should also consider signing him. Luke Littler, a PDC representative and recent Triple Crown winner in darts, has endorsed Luiz, having defeated James Wade 18-13 in the final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool [6].
Several clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, are exploring a potential move for Luiz this summer. However, some commentary suggests that United might be better off avoiding signing him due to his turbulent season and injury history [3][5]. Luiz, who was on Manchester City's books between 2017-19, although he never made an appearance for them, has been reluctant about moving to some clubs, emphasizing his desire to return to England's top flight [3].
In other news, Luke Littler is set to return to the oche Down Under next weekend for the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong. KP Nuts is offering a chance for one lucky pub to win an appearance from Littler as part of the 'Nuts for Darts' campaign. Promotional pub cards for the campaign can be picked up from August 11th [7].
[1] BBC Sport: Douglas Luiz to leave Juventus this summer [2] Sky Sports: Nottingham Forest lead race for Douglas Luiz [3] The Guardian: Douglas Luiz: Juventus midfielder set for Premier League return [4] Daily Mail: Manchester United in talks to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus [5] ESPN: Manchester United should avoid signing Douglas Luiz, say pundits [6] Sky Sports: Luke Littler backs Douglas Luiz for Manchester United move [7] The Sun: KP Nuts offer pub chance to win Luke Littler appearance in 'Nuts for Darts' campaign
- Douglas Luiz, who had an impressive stint at Aston Villa in the Premier League, is aiming to return to the Premier League after being confirmed to leave Juventus this summer.
- Nottingham Forest appears to be the current frontrunner in negotiations for signing the Juventus midfielder, Douglas Luiz, with an asking price set around €40 million.
- Despite Manchester United's recent interest in Luiz, some pundits suggest that the club might be better off avoiding a potential move due to his turbulent season and injury history.
- Apart from the sports updates on Premier League football and its clubs, there is also news about Luke Littler, the Triple Crown winner in darts, who is set to return to the oche Down Under next weekend for the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong.
