Juventus and Aston Villa are on the verge of finalising a swap deal involving players Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie, with Samuel Iling Jr also potentially moving. After another round of positive discussions tonight, the clubs are approaching a club-to-club agreement.
Details of the Swap Deal
Juventus are reportedly close to agreeing on personal terms with Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz. The 26-year-old has been a key figure at Aston Villa and his potential move to Juventus marks a significant step in his career.
On the other side, Aston Villa has extended a contract proposal to American midfielder Weston McKennie and English defender Samuel Iling Jr. McKennie, who has been with Juventus since his move from Schalke in 2020, has previously discussed contract negotiations with the Italian club.
Progress in Negotiations
The negotiations have seen substantial progress over the past few days. On June 10, it was reported that the two clubs were in talks regarding the swap deal. This was followed by Juventus approving the deal on June 11, which included Douglas Luiz in the discussions.
Samuel Iling Jr, another player involved in the negotiations, has expressed interest in moving to Aston Villa, which could see him join McKennie in the switch.
As the final stages of the agreement are being ironed out, both clubs are optimistic about the benefits of the swap deal, aiming to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.