Manchester United target Douglas Luiz is keen to return to the Premier League this summer
Last season was nothing short of a nightmare for all Manchester United fans. Finishing 15th in the domestic league and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur was completely against the club’s standards. Being out of Europe in the 2025/26 season has reduced the enthusiasm of the faithful. Ruben Amorim took over in the middle of the last season, but he too could not bring the car back on track. Now the club are rapidly rebuilding themselves, and this summer window has brought new hope in that direction.
The management wasted no time in adding two big names in the form of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Also, by betting on young Diogo Leon, they started to lay a strong foundation for the future. However, despite all this, many positions in the team still need a drastic improvement. The lack of a box-to-box midfielder is clearly visible in Amorim’s system. So, the Red Devils have been linked to such profiles this summer.
Increasing focus on Douglas Luiz
Alfredo Pedulla‘s report suggests that although Jose Mourinho wanted Fenerbahce to make an offer for Douglas Luiz this summer, the Brazilian midfielder’s agents were not happy with the move. According to them, Luiz’s first choice is a return to the Premier League. Nottingham Forest appear to be the frontrunners in this race right now. Meanwhile, we had earlier reported that Manchester United are also keeping a close eye on the situation of the Brazilian.
The agents of Juventus central midfielder Douglas Luiz reportedly seem to be behind a potential transfer to Fenerbahce falling through
The agents of Juventus central midfielder Douglas Luiz reportedly seem to be behind a potential transfer to Fenerbahce falling through
The 27-year-old caught everyone’s attention with his sharpness, tackling and long-range passing during his time at Aston Villa. His tenure at Juventus has been very lacklustre, but the player still looks perfect for English football. Luiz is an energetic midfield controller who knows how to win the ball and also thinks about taking the game forward.
Can he be a game-changer for United?
Manchester United desperately need new life in midfield after Casemiro‘s declining pace and Christian Eriksen’s departure. Douglas Luiz has Premier League experience, and he has a hunger to prove himself again. Coming to United, the Brazilian can not only revive his career but will also fit in the box-to-box role in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. A midfield engine like Luiz behind Cunha and Mbeumo can be the team’s lifeline in the midfield. If the club get this deal done, then next season may become the beginning of golden memories again for Old Trafford. We do feel he will be a good signing for us due to his past performances in the Premier League, but we don’t see it happening unless we offload more players from our squad.