Manchester United could be making a smart move this summer as they target Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The club are looking to build a stronger squad around captain Bruno Fernandes, and Luiz could be the perfect player to help that happen.
Bruno Needs Help in Midfield
Bruno Fernandes has been Manchester United’s top man since joining from Sporting CP back in 2020.
Over the last five years, he’s scored 98 goals and made 83 assists. Last season alone, he had 37 goal contributions, showing just how important he is to the team.
But the Portuguese star has had to carry a lot of weight on his shoulders.
He’s been asked to play different roles in midfield because of the lack of support. Sometimes he had to play deeper, which took away his attacking strength.
With new manager Ruben Amorim now in charge, United are planning to bring in players who can help Bruno get back to his best and Douglas Luiz could be just what they need.
Douglas Luiz Could Be the Missing Piece
Luiz is a strong, skillful midfielder who currently plays for Juventus.
Before that, he played for Aston Villa in the Premier League, so he knows English football well.
According to reports from Italy, Manchester United have shown interest in signing him.
His agent is also in the UK talking to clubs, though it’s not clear if United are one of them.
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Luiz is known for his powerful runs and smart passes. Last season, he made nearly 6 progressive passes and 2.7 carries per game in Serie A.
He also won more than two tackles per match and had a 68% success rate in duels showing he’s just as good at defending as he is at attacking.
Former teammate John McGinn has even called him “world-class,” and his stats back that up.
Luiz also completed 79% of his dribbles and won over half of his aerial battles.
Why He’s a Perfect Fit for United
Bringing Luiz to Old Trafford would give United a real boost.
He could sit deeper in midfield, win the ball back, and feed it forward letting Bruno stay further up the pitch and focus on creating chances.
This would help Amorim’s system work better and give United more strength in the middle of the park.
With players like Luiz behind him, Bruno could hit even better numbers next season and lead the team to success.
If Manchester United manage to sign Douglas Luiz, it could be one of the smartest moves of the summer giving Bruno Fernandes the freedom to shine brighter than ever before.
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