Juventus are finalising a deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz for in a deal worth £42million and have joined Chelsea in having an interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
Chelsea have enquired about Murillo, who could leave the City Ground for the right price – in the region of £70million – this summer.
But Italian side Juve also have an interest in the centre-back, who is tipped to break into the Brazil squad next season, and are believed to have asked to be kept updated on developments regarding his future.
The 21-year-old emerged as one of the signings of last season as he played a key role in Forest’s successful survival tilt.
He made a total of 36 appearances for Forest during the 2023/24 campaign and attracted a number of clubs across Europe with his performances.
Juventus are finalising a £42million deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz (pictured)
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Luiz has been of interest to Arsenal but the Italian side are now in advanced negotiations
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They have, meanwhile, joined Chelsea in the race for £70million-rated Murillo (pictured)
Meanwhile, Luiz is close to completing his protracted move to Turin in the coming days.
It is understood the Brazil star will cost Juve around £42million, though that fee could rise depending on various factors.
Arsenal have shown a long-term interest in Luiz, but Juve are well advanced in their attempts to land the midfielder.
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