Luiz swap deal twist amid Tottenham ‘hijack’ claim as Villa target two alternative Juventus stars

According to reports, Aston Villa remain in talks with Juventus over a swap deal involving Douglas Luiz as they attempt to find a solution .

Luiz grabbed nine goals and five assists in his 35 Premier League appearances in 2023/24 as he helped qualify for the Champions League.

Despite this, Luiz is being ushered towards a transfer as to balance the books as they are at risk of breaching Profit and Sustainability rules.

In recent months, Luiz had been heavily linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City amid reports suggesting he could cost around £60m.

However, Serie A giants Juventus have recently emerged as Luiz s most likely next destination as Aston Villa are in talks over a swap deal.

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