Juventus consider move for Ibrahim Sangare as Douglas Luiz replacement

Juventus are exploring the possibility of signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare this summer, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

They are in the market for a new midfielder due to the imminent departure of Douglas Luiz, while Fabio Miretti has been linked with a move to Napoli.

Luiz has endured a torrid spell in Turin since his €50 million move from Aston Villa and is not considered part of Juve’s plans.

The Brazilian’s relationship with Juve is beyond repair after he failed to report to the pre-season training to force an exit.

The former Villa star’s sale will help Juventus slash their wage bill considerably and provide leeway for new signings.

The 27-year-old has attracted plenty of suitors, but Forest are leading the race after being involved in concrete talks to sign the midfielder.

The Tricky Trees have proposed a loan move with an obligation to buy for a fee worth €30 million. Luiz is also keen on a move to the City Ground.

Juve are looking to capitalise on their healthy ties with Forest by considering a move for Sangare, whose future will be in jeopardy if a deal for Luiz materialises.

The Ivory Coast international has struggled to make his mark at Forest, hampered by injury problems and a lack of consistency.

Juventus are lacking a solid holding midfielder in their ranks apart from Manuel Locatelli, and Sangare’s physicality will make him a perfect fit for manager Igor Tudor’s system.

The Bianconeri have shortlisted Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP as a potential target, but they need to offload players to afford his hefty valuation.

Juve are currently focused on wrapping up a deal for Randal Kolo Muani. They have proposed a loan move with a buy-option worth €45m for the Paris Saint-Germain forward.