Douglas Luiz has sparked further tension with Juventus after failing to report for the club’s pre-season training camp in Turin. The Brazilian midfielder, signed just a year ago from Aston Villa for €50 million, was absent without formal explanation at Continassa on Thursday.
The club, disappointed by his unprofessional conduct, is expected to fine the 27-year-old. However, disciplinary action is the least of Juventus’s concerns. The real challenge now is finding a solution before the Italian Serie A transfer window closes in just over a month.
Douglas Luiz has made his intentions clear. He wants a return to the Premier League, where clubs like Everton, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham have shown interest. But as of now, no club has matched Juventus’s €40 million asking price.
Juventus, keen to avoid a loss on last summer’s investment, is not willing to settle for a cut-price deal or a loan without an obligation to buy. The midfielder’s absence seems to be a signal to both the Bianconeri and potential suitors: the relationship is broken, and he wants out.
Juventus mangement, now led by Damien Comolli, is actively searching for reinforcements. Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP tops the list but comes with a hefty price tag of €40–60 million. Yves Bissouma is also being considered, though his non-EU status could complicate matters if Nahuel Molina arrives from Atlético Madrid.
Other names linked include Sander Berge, Sofyan Amrabat, and Florentino Luis, who was already on the radar during Cristiano Giuntoli’s tenure.
Aside from Douglas Luiz, the rest of the Juventus squad reported for the first day of pre-season, including returnees Gleison Bremer and Fabio Miretti. New signing Jonathan David is expected to arrive shortly, while Francisco Conceição will join later.
As the clock ticks down toward the end of the window, Juventus must now decide: hold firm on their valuation or cut ties quickly to restore squad harmony under new manager Igor Tudor.
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