West Ham transfer target Douglas Luiz really couldn’t be making his intentions any clearer—he wants out of Juventus.
If the steady stream of insider tips and media leaks weren’t enough of a clue, Luiz’s failure to report for pre-season training has surely hammered the point home. The 27-year-old Brazilian is now facing a fine of up to €100,000 from Juventus, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, after skipping sessions amid growing speculation over his future.
Luiz wants Premier League move
Reports suggest Luiz is keen on a return to the Premier League, with West Ham, Everton and Nottingham Forest all said to be circling. And while Juventus would prefer a bigger fee, it appears Luiz is attempting to force their hand—putting pressure on the Serie A side to accept a lower offer.
It’s a transfer scenario that feels eerily familiar to those of us who just watched Mohammed Kudus walk out the door to join Spurs for below market value. Only this time, West Ham could be on the right side of a player power play.
Everton’s interest in the Brazilian could prove to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors with the Merseysiders said to have other midfielders of higher priority.