Report: Everton active in talks for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz | OneFootball

Everton have emerged as strong contenders to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and have opened talks to sign the Brazilian, reports from England claim.

According to TeamTalk, talks between the two clubs are in preliminary stages but Toffees head coach David Moyes is very keen on having the former Aston Villa man reinforce his midfield for the new season.

EMPOLI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Douglas Luiz of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Empoli and Juventus at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 14, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Everton hope to beat Premier League rivals to Douglas Luiz signing

The reports suggest, however, that Everton are not the only team interested in signing the Juventus player. Fulham, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and his old club Aston Villa are all rumoured to have an interest in the Brazilian.

Despite this, TeamTalk suggest that Everton are the most advanced in the race for the 27-year-old.

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)

Juventus reportedly want just €25 million for Luiz, who signed for the Bianconeri for double that figure last summer.

He played just 19 times for the Old Lady in the 2024-25 Serie A season, failing to register a single goal or assist and picking up two yellow cards.