How Leeds could pull off bargain deal for Douglas Luiz as Juventus look to cut losses on €50m flop

Luiz has been linked with a move away from Juventus this summer after spending just a year in Turin. According to Tuttosport, newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United have reportedly shown interest in the Brazilian and the Bianconeri are willing to let him leave, provided they receive €40m (£34.5m/$44m) in transfer fee.

The report adds that the Whites might not agree to match Juventus' asking price, but they could still manage to sign the player as the Serie A giants could consider sending him on a year-long loan with an option to buy him for €30m next summer, so that the Italian side do not incur a net loss.

Earlier in the summer, Manchester United were reportedly offered the opportunity to swap outcast winger Antony for Luiz; however, the deal did not progress since the departure of Juventus' director of football, Cristiano Giuntoli.

Igor Tudor's side will begin their journey in the Club World Cup on Thursday as they take on UAE Pro League side Al Ain.