Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz has reportedly been offered to Manchester United as part of a deal that would see Joshua Zirkzee seal a switch to the Turin-based outfit.
Zirkzee is believed to be a key attacking target for Juventus this month. The Serie A giants want to sign him on loan with an option to buy but United are only open to either a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to purchase him at the end of the ongoing campaign.
However, it’s understood that Zirkzee does not want to leave United and is keen to fight for his place under Ruben Amorim.
Indeed, Amorim recently stated that he wants to keep the Netherlands international although he refused to completely rule out an exit.
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United players are also eager for Zirkzee to stay and prove his mettle in England.
According to Italian journalist, Ciro Venerato, former Aston Villa and Manchester City star Douglas Luiz has been “proposed” to United in an effort to get a deal for Zirkzee over the line.
Venerato spoke to Rai Sports [via Tutto Juve] and shared, “The first name for Juventus’ attack is Joshua Zikzee, whose agent Kia Joorabchan, is the same as Douglas Luiz who was proposed to Manchester United in the deal that could bring the Dutchman to Turin.”
“In fact, the Brazilian midfielder has been proposed to various Premier League clubs but Juventus is not convinced because it would mean making a significant capital loss.”
Luiz has only been at Juventus for a matter of months, having joined them in the summer from Villa in a deal worth around £43million.
He has struggled to have an impact under Thiago Motta.
So far this term, Luiz has only made nine top-flight appearances. He has yet to register a goal or an assist for Juventus.
Following their thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend, United return to action on Sunday when they take on Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup.
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