Manchester United have made a significant splash in the early weeks of the transfer window, with the arrival of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves setting the tone for a bold summer.
The club’s hierarchy, led by newly appointed director of football Jason Wilcox, has wasted little time backing head coach Ruben Amorim with top targets.
A second offer for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly in the works, highlighting Amorim’s clear plan to inject more pace and creativity into United’s attack.
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Amid the shake-up, speculation continues to swirl around a host of United forwards, with the futures of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Antony under scrutiny as Amorim reshapes his front line.
While the attention has largely been on attacking options, United could soon turn their focus to the midfield engine room — and a familiar face from the Premier League has emerged as a shock contender.
Douglas Luiz could be set for a dramatic return to England, with Manchester United exploring the possibility of signing the Juventus midfielder in a cut-price deal.
GIVEMESPORT reports that the Red Devils are monitoring the situation closely after Juventus indicated they are open to letting the Brazilian leave this summer.
United had been eyeing Luiz due to his proven track record in the Premier League, aligning with their strategy of targeting players with top-flight English experience — a plan already reflected in the signings of Cunha and the pursuit of Mbeumo, as well as their failed attempt to land Liam Delap, who opted for Chelsea.
Douglas Luiz, who previously featured for Manchester City and Aston Villa, joined Juventus for over £42 million a year ago but has struggled for consistent minutes in Turin.
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Now 27, he is no longer seen as integral to the Italian side’s plans, and the Serie A giants are reportedly willing to accept offers in the region of £30 million — significantly less than what they initially paid.
United are not alone in the race, with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and even newly-promoted Leeds United said to be considering moves.
However, sources suggest that Amorim is keen on bolstering his midfield with a player who brings both Premier League experience and Champions League ambition.
Despite interest from elsewhere, Spurs are understood to be out of the running, leaving United with a clearer path should they decide to move.
A potential deal could hinge on how quickly Juventus lower their demands or consider an initial loan with an option to buy.
Either way, United are ready to pounce should the numbers align.
It was also reported that former Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, who was recently sacked, was secretly working on an audacious swap deal that would have seen Douglas Luiz arrive in Turin with Rasmus Hojlund moving in the opposite direction.
Luiz, hailed as “world-class” by former teammate John McGinn, could provide the control and tenacity United have lacked since the departure of Casemiro. With Amorim’s project taking shape and new names arriving, the midfield rebuild may just be getting started.
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