The intended revamp at the Turin titans has so far only seen free agent Jonathan David arrive, as the club anticipate center forward Dusan Vlahovic and other attackers to depart.
A sale of Serbia international Vlahovic, whose contract expires next year, would boost their coffers. Yet it is Douglas Luiz who would generate the most money should he return to the Premier League after one Serie A season.
A sale of Serbia international Vlahovic, whose contract expires next year, would boost their coffers. Yet it is Douglas Luiz who would generate the most money should he return to the Premier League after one Serie A season.
Brazilian midfielder Luiz arrived as a marquee signing for Thiago Motta, signing a five-year deal that cost €50 million (US$58.5m) to lure him away from Aston Villa.
The central midfielder was a big flop for Juve, having failed to score in 27 appearances and looked way off the mark of his glory days at Villa.
Villa return viable for Luiz
A sensational return to Villa Park is being discussed, with the 26-year-old’s price tag considerably less than Juve paid for him. He’s clearly not part of Igor Tudor’s plans, with a summer sale freeing up funds for other reinforcements.
There’s been endless speculation about a part swap deal to a plethora of English top flight clubs, including either Marcus Rashford or Jadon Sancho from Manchester United.
Even though Luiz’s potential departure would trim their wage bill, his salary last term was €4.4 million (US$5.1m), the club have identified a few pricey replacements.
The latest added to the ever-increasing list, according to Sky Sport Italia, is defensive midfielder André. He earned €4m (US$4.4m) at Wolverhampton Wanderers last season.
Fulham missed out on André
Wolves signed the Brazil international on last summer’s deadline day for €18.5m (US$21.6m) from Fluminense, with his intended move to Fulham falling through.
He remains hungry for silverware having won the Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, with Fluminense in 2023.
His top-notch Premier League performances last term attracted attention, with Juventus showing serious interest in acquiring André for around €30m (US$35m) once they have the cash to splash.
Wolves battled to save their top-flight status last season, while Juve would surely be extremely tempting to André with Champions League soccer and head coach Tudor expecting his side to be Scudetto challengers.