Raghavendra Goudar
Juventus want £36m for Manchester United target Douglas Costa
According to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport (h/t The Sun), Manchester United have made a £27m bid for Douglas Costa but Juventus remain firm on their £36m valuation of the Brazilian winger.
The 29-year-old has been with Juve since 2017, having arrived from Bayern Munich, initially on loan, before completing a £36m move in 2018. However, injuries have plagued him during his time in Turin, as a result of which he hasn’t been a regular in the side.
Costa ended the 2019/20 campaign with three goals and seven assists from 29 appearances in all competitions, although he started just 7 Serie A matches.
It is reported that the Brazilian international is one of the players who will be axed by new manager Andrea Pirlo. And Manchester United have identified him as a cheaper alternative for primary attacking target Jadon Sancho. (h/t The Sun)
To that end, United have made a £27m bid for the veteran Brazilian star. Juventus, though, remain intent on recouping the £36m they paid for him a couple of years ago. (h/t The Sun)
It goes without saying that we need a new winger in our midst heading into the new season. And Costa has proven himself at the biggest stage for a number of years. However, the Brazilian has been struggling with fitness issues over the past couple of seasons, which should be a concern.
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As far as a deal for Sancho is concerned, it is being claimed that United have decided to call it quits on the pursuit of the England international. So, it remains to be seen who the club decides to go after this summer.
