CalcioMercatoWeb claim Juventus are considering a swap deal with Aston Villa involving Moise Kean, and Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. Juventus are set to sign Kean on a permanent deal from Everton.
Kean, 22, returned to Juventus last summer on a two-year loan deal with an obligation to buy. But Old Juve report that the £24million clause is set to be made permanent this summer, with a view to selling him on.
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The Italy international played 44 times last season, but started just 15 games under Max Allegri. He scored six goals. CMW say Villa have opened talks to sign the 22-year-old. Reports say West Ham are also looking at Kean.
Indeed, The Old Lady are interested in Luiz – and are considering the offer of a swap deal between the two players. Luiz is in the final year of his contract at Villa, and it might suit Steven Gerrard’s side to bring Kean in.
Juventus considering Kean swap for Villa midfielder Luiz
Villa have numerous attacking options. Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings are England internationals, while Leon Bailey and Bertrand Traore can play up top. Keinan Davis has been excellent on loan at Nottingham Forest.
So, Villa are well-stocked in attack and bringing in another striker hardly makes sense. Even if Kean can play out wide, given Villa have Philippe Coutinho, Emi Buendia and Ashley Young. Trezeguet and Anwar El Ghazi will also return.
Villa do not need Kean. Yes, it would be a move that made sense if they needed an attacker – as Luiz needs to be sold this summer if he is to ignore a new deal. But Villa do not need Kean.
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