Three teams - Liverpool, West Ham United, and Everton - are eyeing a potential transfer of the ex-Aston Villa star player.
In the ongoing transfer saga, Douglas Luiz, the Brazilian midfielder, is reportedly seeking a return to the Premier League after struggling to find a regular starting place at Juventus. Several top-tier English clubs have shown interest in the 27-year-old, who had a successful stint at Aston Villa, helping them qualify for the Champions League in the 2023/24 season.
Nottingham Forest and Everton are said to be the most serious suitors, actively pursuing Luiz, with contract talks reportedly underway [2]. Liverpool and Manchester United have also expressed interest, with the Reds reportedly willing to pay around £34 million for the player [3], while United are rumoured to value him at approximately £46 million [5]. West Ham United, who were previously linked, seem unlikely to sign him after Luiz returned to Juventus training and apologised to his teammates [4].
Luiz spent five seasons at Aston Villa, joining from Vasco de Gama in 2019. In that time, he made 204 appearances in all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing five assists last season [6]. His goalscoring and creative abilities could potentially provide a much-needed boost to clubs like Everton and West Ham, who scored fewer than 50 goals last season, making them the joint-lowest scorers alongside the three relegated teams and Manchester United [7].
At 27, Luiz is in his prime years and is seeking a more prominent role elsewhere. His move to Juventus has not been successful, with the midfielder starting only three Serie A games and playing a total of 877 minutes in all competitions last season [8]. His absence from training was not excused in advance, leading to potential disciplinary action from the Italian club [9].
Meanwhile, Liverpool's Harvey Elliott continues to be linked with a move away due to struggles to get game time in Arne Slot's midfield. The Reds have already added competition in the center of the park with the signing of Florian Wirtz [10].
As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen where Luiz's future lies. A €40m fee for a proven Premier League midfielder who provides goals and assists is not considered too hefty these days, especially given the need for reinforcements in several clubs' midfields.
Douglas Luiz's pursuit of a return to the Premier League, after finding a regular starting place elusive at Juventus, has piqued the interest of European-leagues clubs, particularly Everton and Nottingham Forest, who are reportedly engaged in contract talks with the Brazilian midfielder. Additionally, the BBC reports that Liverpool values Luiz at approximately £34 million, with Manchester United rumored to consider him worth around £46 million, indicating a potential transfer saga unfolding in the European leagues' premier competitions.
