Juventus are ready to offload out-of-favor forward Douglas Costa in the summer and have slapped a €20million price tag over his head.
Heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Arsenal interested, Costa has been a fringe player at the Allianz Arena over the past two years.
Indeed, after racking up 47 appearances during his season-long loan from Bayern Munich, the 29-year-old has barely eclipsed that in the subsequent two years, making 54 outings in total.
Newly-appointed Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has already deemed the Brazilian surplus to requirements and is ready to sanction his move if a €20million offer arrives.
The Italian is determined to overhaul the ‘Bianconeri’ squad that faltered badly in the Champions League, suffering a shock last-16 elimination to Lyon on the away goal rule.
According to the Italian outlet TuttoSport, Douglas Costa and Sami Khedira are the first two players Pirlo has put up for sale, with Manchester United taking an interest in the former.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United’s top priority for the summer transfer window, but the Bundesliga valuation is still a sticking point.
‘Die Borussen’ want around €120million to cut their jewel loose, which has been deemed excessive by the Old Trafford outfit.
Therefore, the Red Devils are exploring other transfer options and have reportedly reignited their interest in Douglas Costa.
The Brazilian speed-demon would command a much more affordable price tag, which could see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taste the water with an offer soon.
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