Everton and West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Brazilian international Douglas Luiz from Juventus during the summer window.
Douglas Luiz has been linked with a return back to the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if Everton or West Ham can secure an agreement with Serie A outfit Juventus in the coming weeks.
The Brazilian international has struggled at the Italian club and he has not been able to hit top form. He needs a fresh start and a move back to England could be ideal for him. Luiz played his best football in England with Aston Villa. There is no doubt that he has the quality to improve both teams.
Everton need a quality defensive midfielder who can control the game from the deep and protect the back four. The South American certainly fits the profile and he could improve them immensely. According to a report from Football Insider, the Toffees have failed with their latest efforts to get the deal done. They will have to pay £40 million in order to sign the player.
West Ham keen on Luiz as well
Meanwhile, West Ham United need a quality midfielder like him as well. They need someone who can help them dominate midfield contests. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. The player will look to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football once again. With the World Cup coming up next year, he will look to play regularly in the upcoming season and establish himself as a player for club and country.
It is clear that he does not have a future at the Serie A club, and they will look to get rid of the players as well. Juventus need to improve their squad and the departure of the Brazilian midfielder will help bring in the funds for their own signings.
Everton and West Ham will look to push for a place in the top half next season. They need quality players to improve, and the Brazilian international certainly fits the profile. He is at the peak of his career and he knows the Premier League well. He could make an instant impact.