"Juventus is close to signing Douglas Luiz

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is close to joining Juventus Turin, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano.

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According to the source, Juventus is ready to exchange Weston McKennie and Samuel Ayling-Junior for Douglas Luiz, and pay another £17 million for this football barter. Negotiations on the personal contracts of all three players are currently underway. Interestingly, the sale of Douglas Luiz will allow Aston Villa to comply with the rules of financial fair play.