Luiz, 26, joined Juve from Aston Villa last summer in a £42.3 million deal after a stellar spell at Villa Park, where he became one of the Premier League’s most highly-regarded midfield talents. He has failed to replicate that form at the Allianz Stadium, where Thiago Motta has handed him a bit-part role.
Speculation is growing over a potential early departure before the January transfer window closes, and there’s a chance he’ll seal a loan move before February 3. A return to the Premier League is mooted, and Manchester United are monitoring the 18-cap Brazil international as they look to give Ruben Amorim more options in midfield.
Luiz is on United’s radar, and it’s said they are ‘in the wings’ but face competition from Manchester City, who are eyeing a potential loan for their former midfielder. Nottingham Forest and Fulham are also in the picture, but Chelsea have cooled their interest after making an enquiry.
