Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Fri 27 June 2025 15:40, UK
Leeds United could complete a surprising transfer for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz this transfer window.
The former Aston Villa star completed a big-money move to the Serie A giants last summer, but he’s struggled to settle in Turin.
Luiz may soon move to Elland Road, as the Whites have shown interest in signing the 27-year-old after winning promotion to the Premier League.
49ers Enterprises must back Daniel Farke this summer, and the Brazilian midfielder could potentially be the marquee game-changing signing the West Yorkshire outfit need.
Leeds United-linked Douglas Luiz
Leeds have made contact for Luiz. (Credit: Imago)
Luiz agents contacted by Leeds United amid transfer interest
Leeds have approached Luiz’s agent regarding a transfer from Juventus, according to Calciomercato.
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The news outlet reports (27 June) that the Whites are interested in bringing the 27-year-old to Elland Road this summer after his underwhelming spell in Italy.
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Luiz’s Premier League record at Villa.
It’s been claimed that the Serie A outfit are open to the Brazilian midfielder’s exit in the ongoing transfer window, but it remains to be seen whether the West Yorkshire outfit can reach an agreement.
Farke evidently needs more options in the engine room ahead of next season, and the addition of the former Villa star would arguably increase their chances of survival.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Farke must push the 49ers for quality transfers at Leeds. (Credit: Imago)
Farke must push 49ers to sign Luiz at Leeds
While Luiz hasn’t been at his best at Juventus, the midfielder’s displays in the Premier League for Villa highlight his qualities, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Leeds spend a significant sum on his transfer.
Joe Rothwell’s return to Bournemouth after an impressive spell at the Whites has incentivised the addition of a new quality midfielder at Elland Road.
The West Yorkshire outfit signed Josuha Guilavogui in October 2024 after multiple fitness issues in the engine room, but he won’t be part of Farke’s squad for the upcoming campaign.
Leeds can’t leave themselves short in the middle of the park again, and the 49ers must ensure the German manager has a competitive squad in the English top flight.
The Whites should look to re-establish themselves in the Premier League, and Luiz’s transfer could potentially help achieve that.
Paraag Marathe can’t afford for the West Yorkshire outfit to go down to the Championship as fans will lose faith in the ownership.
Staying in the top flight is lucrative for everyone involved in LS11, and the Peacocks shouldn’t shy away from making significant investments in the coming weeks.
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