Juventus weigh up move for Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes | OneFootball

Juventus are considering a loan move for Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer (h/t La Gazzetta dello Sport).

The Bianconeri are scouring the market for reinforcements as they want to back manager Igor Tudor with a strong squad heading into the new season.

Signing a midfielder is one of the objectives, with Douglas Luiz facing an uncertain future in Turin.

The Brazilian has failed to make his mark since his €50 million move from Aston Villa, leading to talk that he could be on the move this summer.

A return to the Premier League has been touted, with Villa and Nottingham Forest among the suitors for Luiz.

The Bianconeri could be open to selling Luiz and reinvest in a top midfielder, with Fernandes emerging as a potential target.

The 20-year-old registered three goals and six assists in 49 games across all competitions last season.

He displayed great versatility to play anywhere in midfield and further forward. His eye-catching statistics place him among the finest young midfielders in Europe.

The Bianconeri are looking to establish contact with his agent Jorge Mendes. He also represents Francesco Conceicao, who is currently on loan at Juve from Porto.

Fernandes’ stock could rise this summer as he is currently playing a pivotal role for Portugal at the European U21 Championship.

The Saints have placed a price tag worth €35 million on Fernandes. Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are keen on signing him.

Juve are currently prioritising a high-profile centre-forward, identifying Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres as top targets.

But their enormous valuation makes them a far-fetched target unless they sell players. Dusan Vlahovic’s future at Allianz Stadium is uncertain, as contract renewal talks have stalled.