Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Juventus midfielder Doulas Luiz
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Fri 1 August 2025 19:10, UK
Leeds United have plenty to think about amid transfer interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Luiz was one of the best enforcers in the Premier League not long ago, but his reputation has diminished in Turin.
The Brazilian has emerged as a target for Leeds, with a return to the English top flight a likely scenario for the midfielder before the end of August.
Sean Longstaff and Anton Stach have moved to Elland Road in recent weeks, and the Whites may have to make a convincing argument to add Luiz to their ranks.
Leeds and Forest want Luiz (Credit: Imago)
Luiz is willing to join Nottingham Forest
Luiz is open to signing for Forest amid interest from Leeds, according to Tuttosport.
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The news outlet reports (1 August) that the Juventus midfielder is tempted to join the Tricky Trees, who will be competing in Europe next season.
It’s been claimed that while the Elland Road hierarchy have had their eyes on Luiz this summer, he has given his availability to be a part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, where the ex-Aston Villa star could earn more than £3.4million in annual wages.
If the West Yorkshire outfit have any intention of adding the Brazilian ace to their ranks, then they will arguably have to move quickly and maybe present him with more lucrative terms.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Daniel Farke is tasked with avoiding Premier League relegation. (Credit: Imago)
Luiz’s transfer can be game-changing for Leeds
Luiz boasts vast Premier League experience after his impressive five-year spell at Villa, where he developed into a key player for Unai Emery.
The 27-year-old hasn’t been able to settle in Italy, but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad player.
While reinforcing the engine room probably won’t be a priority for the Whites right now, the Brazil international is someone who can make a significant impact in LS11 as Farke looks to avoid immediate relegation.
Statistics Serie A
Pass accuracy 90.4%
Long ball accuracy 75%
Dribble success 78.6%
Duels won 55.4%
Luiz’s statistics in Serie A last season.
Leeds seem focused on Mateo Joseph’s future, with the Spanish striker wanting to leave Elland Road in the coming weeks, but that doesn’t mean they close their eyes to other market opportunities.
It isn’t common for a player of Luiz’s ability to be available, with his passing range and set-piece delivery standing out.
Not many from the Whites’ current squad have played in the Premier League before, which makes a move for the Juventus ace all the more appealing.
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