Manchester United among clubs interested in Juventus midfielder

From our point of view, if United want to break this deadlock, they must move quickly and decisively. Juventus need to sell and may accept creative formulas, but they will not wait forever. Sancho, who is becoming increasingly marginalised, could serve as a bargaining chip if Amorim decides to dispense with a player who does not fit in. The problem is that Sancho’s price tag is high, and his recent performance does not help to inflate his value.

Douglas Luiz, for his part, offers a “box to box” style with attacking threat, good vertical passing and a competitive character. The 27-year-old has the advantage of experience in England and the versatility to play as a more positional central midfielder or dynamic inside midfielder. The downside is his inconsistency at times and the fact that he is coming off a season at Juventus where he did not quite settle in.

If he does end up coming, he could be the pure “six” who balances Bruno Fernandes and Mainoo in that midfield triangle. Amorim is looking for a central midfielder with range and good passing ability to accelerate possession, and Luiz could do that, but he will need to adapt quickly to a demanding system that presses after losing the ball. A swap with Sancho would solve one problem and free up salary space. The dilemma is whether Douglas will be stable enough to hold down a midfield that has been without a firm leader for years. United need certainties, not more promises that fade away when the pressure mounts.