Why Juventus are blocking Douglas Luiz exit despite Everton & Nottingham Forest transfer interest as midfielder looks to end Italian nightmare after Alisha Lehmann split

Luiz has been linked with a move away from Turin since the start of the summer transfer window after a forgetful debut campaign with the Serie A outfit. Premier League clubs like Everton and Forest have shown an interest in signing the Brazil international, but Juventus are unwilling to let the out-of-favour star leave on loan, according to the Daily Mail. 

The report adds that while the English club are willing to push for a loan with an option or obligation to buy next season, the Bianconeri are firm on their stance on selling the player for a transfer fee in the region of £26 million ($34.5m). Last month, Luiz failed to report back at Juventus on the first day of pre-season and for that, he is likely to face punishment.

Apart from his on-field struggles in Italy, Luiz also endured personal problems as he broke up with long-term girlfriend Alisha Lehmann. The Swiss footballer followed her boyfriend from Aston Villa to join Juventus last summer. However, in May 2025, it was reported that the couple had split up.

Igor Tudor's side will face Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta in pre-season friendlies before kicking off the new Serie A season against Parma on August 24.