Manchester Metropolis are contemplating bolstering their midfield in January, in response to The Athletic.
Shedding Rodri to a severe knee damage in September has left the Premier League champions in a tough state of affairs. They’re exploring a number of choices within the winter market, together with Douglas Luiz of Juventus, a participant who was a part of Metropolis’s squad between 2017 and 2019.
The 26-year-old Brazil worldwide joined Juve from Aston Villa final summer time however has struggled for normal minutes, taking part in solely 16 matches to this point. Metropolis wish to signal Luiz on mortgage till the tip of the season, with no obligation to purchase, though Juventus presently desire a everlasting sale or a mortgage with an obligation to buy.
For Metropolis to pursue Luiz, Juve’s stance would wish to vary earlier than the February 3 switch deadline. Luiz shouldn’t be Metropolis’s solely goal, however he stays a consideration in the event that they resolve to strengthen in midfield. Metropolis are additionally within the means of signing centre-backs Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens and Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, in addition to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush. Curiosity in Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso is unlikely to advance on this window.
