Man Utd are preparing to go head-to-head with Leeds United for a high-profile Serie A outcast, as the Premier League duo circle a player once billed as world-class. But only once the PSR deadline passes, according to a report.<\/p>\n
Leeds United<\/strong><\/a> have made the first move, with reports in Italy claiming an approach has already been made. The newly promoted side are looking to strengthen their midfield<\/strong><\/a> ahead of a tough Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n Man Utd<\/strong><\/a>, meanwhile, are watching the situation closely. With heavy spending already secured a deal for Matheus Cunha<\/strong><\/a> and talks with Bryan Mbeumo ongoing<\/strong><\/a>, the club must tread carefully around financial regulations.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why they are expected to delay any further serious moves until next month.<\/p>\n According to Calcio Mercato, the player attracting interest from both clubs is Douglas Luiz, who joined Juventus from Aston Villa<\/strong><\/a> in a \u00a342m move just last summer.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a rough ride in Italy. Luiz has failed to settle, fallen out of favour with manager Igor Tudor, and managed just 27 appearances in all competitions without a single goal or assist.<\/p>\n Juventus would prefer to finalise a deal before June 30 to help balance their financial books ahead of the PSR deadline. As Calcio Mercato explains:<\/p>\n \u201cThe sale of Douglas Luiz by June 30 \u2013 at least at the same cost \u2013 would therefore give a positive push to the club\u2019s accounts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 The Serie A giants paid around \u00a342m for Luiz last summer and are now hoping to recoup that figure in full to avoid posting a capital loss.<\/p>\n With new boss Igor Tudor not counting on him, the report describes Luiz as \u201ca 100% foreign body\u201d and \u201cout of every project.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds are seen as the likeliest Premier League club able to strike early. Man Utd, however, are preparing to challenge that interest as soon as the financial reset kicks in.<\/p>\n Sources in Italy suggest Luiz remains highly rated at Old Trafford and may be targeted if Leeds don\u2019t firm up their interest and make progress with a deal in the coming days.<\/p>\n There is also a Jadon Sancho subplot here. The winger has been linked with a move to Juventus, potentially as part of a deal involving Luiz.<\/p>\n\n
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