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10 hours ago
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Leeds Make Move for Out-of-Favour Juventus Midfielder
Douglas Luiz and Juventus: A Misfit Marriage Nearing Its End Tumultuous Year in Turin Douglas Luiz's Italian adventure looks set to end as abruptly and awkwardly as it began. Just a year on from his big-money move to Juventus, the Brazilian midfielder has become a peripheral figure. Once expected to be a pivot in the Turin club's midfield, Luiz now finds himself cast aside, a '100% foreign body' in a side that appears to have moved on without him. Advertisement His difficulties are not purely physical. Yes, minor injuries have hampered his rhythm, but it is the deeper issue of cultural and tactical adaptation that has left him struggling to impose himself. Igor Tudor's mass rotation against Manchester City, a 5-2 defeat, saw many squad players receive meaningful minutes. Luiz, notably, was not among them. Just 45 minutes of action in a game already lost highlighted his dwindling importance. Photo IMAGO Premier League Door Reopens What appears to be a closed chapter in Italy may yet be a new beginning in England. 'The Premier League has not forgotten his talent,' notes CalcioMercato, and Juventus may be ready to capitalise. With the summer transfer window approaching, Luiz's name is being whispered in corridors across the English footballing landscape. Advertisement His brief moment on the sidelines with Pep Guardiola sparked inevitable speculation, but Manchester City have yet to table a formal offer. Manchester United, reportedly involved in discussions regarding Jadon Sancho, might enter the fray. Yet it is Leeds United who appear to be the most realistic suitor. Contact has been made and a deal before 30 June could benefit all parties. Financial Incentive Looms Large For Juventus, the timing is everything. The club is not desperate for a sale to balance the 2024/25 books, but shifting Luiz would align with their improving finances and upcoming UEFA Financial Fair Play scrutiny. A transfer before the 30 June deadline, ideally at cost or better, would 'give a positive boost to the club's accounts,' according to the original report. There is no urgency, but there is opportunity. Juventus can recoup funds, Luiz can reignite his career, and an English club can land a player still capable of commanding matches when confident and correctly deployed. Departure Feels Inevitable There's a growing sense of inevitability about Luiz's departure. His Juventus tenure has never truly sparked. No lasting moments, no indelible performances. The talent remains, but in the wrong setting it has withered. A move back to the Premier League feels like the only viable route now. 'Douglas Luiz's future will be far from Turin' concludes CalcioMercato. Few would disagree. Our View – EPL Index This is the kind of rumour that gets the blood pumping. Douglas Luiz might not have hit the heights in Serie A, but anyone who watched him at Aston Villa knows what he brings. Technically sound, physically strong, and composed on the ball, he could be the midfield fulcrum Leeds have been craving since promotion. The fact that he's even being considered suggests Leeds mean business, and with Premier League survival now steady, it's time for smart investment. Advertisement There will be concerns. Why didn't it work at Juventus? Was it attitude, style, or something more systemic? But let's be honest, Serie A isn't always kind to Premier League exports, and Luiz thrived in England once before. He's 26 and entering his prime. If Leeds can close the deal before 30 June, it'll be a huge signal of intent. 'Luiz in white, orchestrating midfield at Elland Road,' now that's a vision supporters can rally behind. It's not done yet, but it feels like a fit. His comeback story might just begin in Yorkshire.
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29-04-2025
- Sport
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Rumour Mongering: Multiple Serie A Clubs Considering Liverpool's Chiesa
With the 2024-25 Premier League season heading into its final month and Liverpool having all but mathematically secured what will be a record-tying 20th domestic league title, the focus for many has begun to shift to the summer and transfer plans. Amidst the chatter about potential incomings, there is also a heavy dose of departure talk, particularly surrounding a handful of players who have never managed to earn the favour of manager Arne Slot, a list that includes winger Federico Chiesa. Advertisement Having arrived last summer as a relatively low-risk £10M signing of opportunity from Juventus, it does seem a near certainty Chiesa will depart after just the one season, and most of the transfer chatter has focused on a potential return to Italy. Now, Calcio Mercato claim there are three potential Serie A landing spots for the winger, with Inter said to be his most likely suitors followed by Napoli and Roma. However, for any to be an option, it is said that Chiesa would have to agree a pay cut. In recent weeks, there have also been suggestions of interest from Turkey, with Fenerbahce in particular rumoured to be sniffing around. Cheisa has only made four Premier League appearances this season for Liverpool totalling 33 minutes. If there was ever any hope the 27-year-old could establish himself as successor to Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian's standout season and now two-year extension confirms what Chiesa's lack of playing time already made clear: that isn't going to happen. Advertisement It all feels a little unfortunate, but then transfers can fail for any number of reasons and by all accounts Chiesa has remained a positive squad influence despite his lack of playing time. Hopefully, wherever he lands, he plays more next season. More from
