Leeds in talks with agent of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz – report | OneFootball

Leeds United have reportedly opened preliminary talks with the entourage of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is not part of Igor Tudor’s plans.

Calciomercato.com reports that Leeds United have shown interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz by opening preliminary talks with the midfielder’s entourage.

Leeds call agent of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Juventus is challenged by Karol Linetty of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Douglas Luiz formally joined Juventus in a €50m deal from Aston Villa a year ago, but has struggled with injuries and limited playing time in Turin, accumulating just 877 minutes on the pitch without contributing to any goals.

Premier League options for Douglas Luiz

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Douglas Luiz of Juventus reacts to a missed chance during the Serie A match between Juventus and Venezia at Allianz Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Douglas Luiz was seen chatting to Pep Guardiola during a Club World Cup game between Manchester City and Juventus on Thursday, but according to the report, the Premier League giants are not pursuing a potential deal for the ex-Aston Villa star.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Teun Koopmeiners #8 of Juventus FC scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Manchester United could be a possible destination for the 27-year-old, but only after July 1. In contrast, the pathway leading to Leeds is more feasible in the final days of June due to financial reasons.