Serie A powerhouse Juventus are ready to make a serious move for Aston Villa's midfield maestro Douglas Luiz, with reports suggesting a £50 million bid is in the works.
The Brazilian international has become one of the Premier League's most consistent performers since joining Villa from Manchester City in 2019, catching the eye of several European giants.
Why Juventus Want Douglas Luiz
The 25-year-old midfielder enjoyed his best season yet in 2022-23, contributing 7 goals and 6 assists from central midfield while establishing himself as a key player under Unai Emery.
Juventus see Luiz as the perfect replacement for departing midfielders and believe his Premier League experience and technical quality would translate well to Serie A.
Villa's Stance on the Transfer
Aston Villa are reluctant to sell one of their star players but may be tempted by a substantial offer as they look to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations while strengthening their own squad.
The Midlands club have already signed Youri Tielemans this summer but would need to find a suitable replacement before sanctioning any deal for Luiz.
What This Means for Premier League
If the transfer goes through, it would represent another high-profile departure from the English top flight, continuing the trend of Serie A clubs raiding Premier League talent.
For Villa, losing Luiz would be a significant blow to their European ambitions, though the potential £50m windfall could be reinvested in new signings.
