Everton interested in Douglas Luiz but Juventus remains his priority
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Everton are pursuing Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, but the player considers Juventus his priority as talks also advance with Nottingham Forest.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Everton have expressed an interest in signing Douglas Luiz from Juventus this summer, but the Brazilian is adamant that he still has a part to play under Luciano Spalletti and is determined to prove his worth to the Bianconeri supporters.
Douglas Luiz wants Juventus stay despite Everton enquiry Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in a €50m deal from Aston Villa in the summer of 2024, but despite an impressive string of performances in the Premier League prior to his Serie A switch, the Brazilian struggled to replicate the same form in Italy.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Juventus is challenged by Karol Linetty of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) In the end, he made just 19 Serie A appearances across his first season, averaging just 27 minutes of action per outing.
After a disappointing first season in Turin, Douglas Luiz left Juventus to join Nottingham Forest on loan with an option to buy, but after making just eight appearances in the first half of the 2025-26 season, that loan deal was cut short and the Brazilian would go on to return to Aston Villa for the remainder of the season.
Now back in Italy, Douglas Luiz has been given another chance to audition in front of head coach Luciano Spalletti, who was appointed while the Brazilian was out on loan in the Premier League last season.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on February 11, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Spalletti has deployed Douglas Luiz in all of Juve’s pre-season friendlies this summer, and the player himself has recently made it clear that he wishes to stay at the club and prove himself in front of the supporters.
“The work done over the last three weeks is making me understand things and allowing me to grow in training and in matches. I’m becoming convinced that I can stay at this club,” Douglas Luiz said in a recent interview .
There are still clubs elsewhere that have registered an interest in Douglas Luiz this summer, and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Premier League side Everton are the latest to lodge an enquiry.
Even if Juventus have not yet reached a definitive decision on Douglas Luiz’s future, the player is adamant that he wants to stay with Juventus for the 2026-27 season at least.
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What happened
Everton have expressed interest in signing Douglas Luiz from Juventus during the January transfer window. However, the Brazilian midfielder views Juventus as his preferred destination and remains focused on establishing himself there. Meanwhile, advanced negotiations are reportedly underway between Juventus and Nottingham Forest over a potential deal, adding another layer to the situation.
Chance analysis
Douglas Luiz's reduced role at Juventus has made him a target for Premier League clubs seeking midfield reinforcement. Everton's interest reflects their need for creative quality in midfield, but the player's stated preference for Juventus limits their leverage. Nottingham Forest's parallel pursuit could accelerate a resolution, especially if Juventus are open to a sale to fund other moves.
Juventus could lose a squad midfielder; Everton and Nottingham Forest may strengthen their midfield options.
If Luiz stays at Juventus, he could displace current midfielders; if he moves to Everton or Nottingham Forest, it signals a Premier League return and impacts squad availability for upcoming matches.