Where next for Douglas Luiz? Premier League return on the cards for struggling Brazil international as Juventus are ready to offload €50m signing a year after transfer from Aston Villa alongside girlfriend Alisha Lehmann

Douglas Luiz may return to the Premier League having struggled to adjust to life at Serie A giants Juventus.

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• Luiz tipped for Premier League return amid Juve struggles
• Brazilian signed from Aston Villa but yet to make impact
• Midfielder has been hit with injuries

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Douglas Luiz left Aston Villa last year to sign for Italian giants Juventus but has struggled majorly in Turin, suffering a number of injuries. The Brazilian has started just three Serie A games this season and hasn't played since a substitute appearance against Cagliari in February.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Luiz joined the Bianconeri with Villa needing to sell one of their star players to adhere to Profit and Sustainability Rules. He became revered in the Premier League due to his tough-tackling style of play and eye for goal and Italian outlet claim he could return to England soon if his fortunes don't improve at Juve.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Luiz is yet to play under new Juve boss Igor Tudor, who replaced the sacked Thiago Motta in March, but the Serie A side are reportedly willing to accept bids of €40m (£34m/$45m) for the midfielder. He has also been mooted to be a makeweight in a deal for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, who has had a stellar second season after being banned for the majority of his first year on Tyneside.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR LUIZ AND JUVENTUS?

  Luiz will hope for minutes on Monday night when Juventus visit Parma, though Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram are the current preferred partnership in central midfield. Juve are fourth in Serie A as they look to secure Champions League qualification ahead of the likes of Bologna, Lazio and Roma.