Barcelona is apparently preparing a late hijack attempt to derail Aston Villa’s swap agreement with Juventus.
Douglas Luiz is on his way to Juventus, while Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling Junior are expected to go, but Barça might spoil the party late on.
With Luiz now available for sale due to Villa’s issues with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), there has never been a better time for clubs to make their moves.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Catalan giants have been watching Luiz for some time. Sporting director Deco sees him as the perfect candidate for the midfield double pivot. It is also stated that Luiz’s representatives had “insistently contacted” Barcelona in recent days.
Despite having previously agreed to personal terms with Juventus in a four-year deal worth roughly €5 million per year, the midfielder is very interested in joining Barça. However, Barcelona could provide a more intriguing football challenge as they compete for the La Liga crown against a fiercely competitive Real Madrid.
Barcelona need to move fast
Barça must act swiftly if they want to stage a dramatic late hijack, as Luiz’s transfer to Turin is inevitable. All that remains for the deal to be completed are contractual agreements between McKennie and Iling Junior prior to their respective journeys to Villa Park. Villa have already agreed to let Luiz go in exchange for the two players and €18 million.
Luiz, who joined Villa from Manchester City for £15 million in 2019, has made 204 appearances for the club in all competitions. The 26-year-old is currently approaching his peak, having scored 22 goals and assisted 24 times for the Claret and Blues. He’s now ready to move on.
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