Everton are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer (via Ilbianconero).
Abdoulaye Doucoure left Everton this summer following the expiry of his contract, and the Toffees need a replacement.
Luiz fits the bill. The former Aston Villa star is a proven box-to-box midfielder in the Premier League, who is capable of slotting into Everton’s team.
Luiz joined Juventus last summer but has struggled to acclimatise to Italian football and could leave this summer.
West Ham United are also interested in signing him. They submitted a €10 million loan offer with an option to purchase for around €30m.
The Hammers desperately need midfield reinforcements. With the windfall from the Mohammed Kudus sale burning a hole in their pockets, they have made a bid.
However, Juventus are seeking an obligation to buy or a permanent purchase.
Everton should do everything within their power to sign Luiz. He was phenomenal for Villa, bagging nine goals in his final Premier League campaign.
The 27-year-old would be a brilliant option for manager David Moyes as the club bids for a sensational debut campaign at the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium next term under new ownership.
The Toffees will be eyeing a top-half finish after seasons of flirting with relegation. Luiz, who former manager Unai Emery hailed as ‘a leader on the pitch’, could be key to their hopes.
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