Everton Want To Take Time To Decide On Signing £39 Million Midfielder: What Should The Toffees Do? | OneFootball

The last few seasons have been a struggle for Everton. Once a stable mid-table side, the club have now found themselves on the brink of decline. Repeated relegation escapes, coaching changes and erratic performances on the pitch have all taken a toll on the club’s identity. In such a situation, the team need players who not only bring stability on the pitch but also boost the confidence of the rest of the team.

However, the team have made some changes in recent years. Their defensive style has been replaced by a slightly aggressive approach under David Moyes. However, the midfield is still their weakest department, as they are struggling with creativity and experience in the midfield. So, obviously, transfer rumours have started to swirl around the club, and maybe a strong name can change this situation.

Everton have been linked with Douglas Luiz

LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Now comes the real news. Give Me Sport reports that Everton have shown interest in Juventus’ Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz. The report suggests that Juventus want to sell him for around £39 million, but Everton are not willing to pay that amount. So they will wait until the last days of the transfer window to reduce the price. The club are hoping that Juventus will come under pressure and reduce the price.

Douglas Luiz’s performance levels have gone down at the moment. He is not able to play regularly at Juventus, but he has the technical qualities, passing accuracy, and Premier League experience, as he has previously played at Aston Villa. The midfielder’s positioning and off-the-ball movement in a defensive midfield role could fit into Everton’s system.

What should the Toffees do?

We feel that Everton should gamble on this transfer, but be cautious. They don’t need to spend the full £39 million. Juventus are in a hurry to sell, and Luiz is in a hurry to play regularly. This is an opportunity Everton can take advantage of. Luiz is used to the pace and intensity of the Premier League. If he comes back into form, the team will get a big boost in the middle.

However, Everton must make a decision soon. If it is too late, another club could steal Luiz for a cheap deal. They should use this time to make a well-calculated and precise move. Everton need to improve their recent form, and Douglas Luiz could be the first brick in that improvement.