Everton lead race to re-sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus
Everton are emerging as favourites to land Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus, beating off competition from West Ham United ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, relayed by Sport Witness, Everton have set their sights on Douglas Luiz in a bid to bolster their midfield ranks. The 27-year-old is reportedly open to a Premier League return, with Everton edging ahead of West Ham in the race for his signature.
Douglas Luiz Struggles to Impress at Juventus
Luiz’s big-money move from Aston Villa to Juventus last summer — worth around €50 million — hasn’t gone as planned. Once regarded as one of the Premier League’s most consistent midfielders, the Brazilian has struggled for form and game time in Italy.
He has made just 27 appearances for the Bianconeri, racking up fewer than 1,000 minutes across all competitions. His lack of impact has left Juventus open to cashing in this summer, especially as they look to recover a significant portion of their initial outlay.
Everton’s Midfield Overhaul in Full Swing
Everton’s interest in Luiz comes at a crucial time. With Abdoulaye Doucouré departing on a free transfer and Idrissa Gana Gueye nearing the end of his career, the Toffees are in dire need of a dynamic, ball-winning midfielder. Luiz fits the bill perfectly and would bring proven Premier League experience to Sean Dyche’s squad.
West Ham Trail Behind in the Chase
While West Ham have also been linked, their hopes of signing Luiz are fading. Their midfield remains in flux, with players like Tomas Soucek, Edson Alvarez, and James Ward-Prowse all facing uncertain futures. The Hammers may be forced to look elsewhere, as Luiz reportedly prefers a move to Goodison Park.
A Premier League Return Beckons
With Juventus eager to sell and Luiz keen to return to England, Everton appear poised to pounce. The next few weeks could prove pivotal as the Merseyside club look to seal a statement signing and kickstart their summer rebuild.
