Everton has emerged as a prominent player in the fierce competition to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, as negotiations are reportedly underway to secure the services of the talented Brazilian. According to recent reports from England, particularly from TeamTalk, these discussions are still in the preliminary stages. However, Toffees head coach David Moyes appears determined to get the former Aston Villa player to his squad because he recognizes how critical it is to strengthen the midfield before the new season starts.
In their pursuit of Douglas Luiz, Everton is strategically positioned to outmaneuver several competing Premier League teams. Fulham, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Luiz’s old team, Aston Villa, are among the teams pushing for his signature. All of them are very interested in signing the talented midfield player. TeamTalk has revealed that Everton presently has the most advanced conversations, which could give them an advantage in sealing Luiz’s arrival at Goodison Park despite the fierce competition.
Juventus is reportedly willing to part with Douglas Luiz for a fee of €25 million, a significant reduction from the €50 million they invested when signing him from Aston Villa just a year ago. The Brazilian’s time in Serie A during the 2024-25 season has been quite challenging, as he managed to feature in only 19 matches for the Bianconeri. His poor performances—he had two yellow cards and recorded zero goals and assists—helped to lower his status in the team. Given Luiz’s desire to return to regular playing time and improve his form in the Premier League’s more competitive environment, this lack of significant play may have sped up talks about his departure.
As Everton attempts to seize this chance, the outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain. However, as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season, the club’s interest shows a strong commitment to increasing their midfield options and building a more competitive group, demonstrating a proactive approach to player acquisition and squad strengthening.
