MANCHESTER UNITED have made a £27million bid for Douglas Costa, according to reports – but Juventus are holding out for £36m.
The Brazilian winger, 29, is one of SEVEN stars set to for the axe at the Serie A champions.
New boss Andrea Pirlo is preparing himself for an almighty overhaul after taking over from Maurizio Sarri, who was sacked after their Champions League exit.
Costa has been rumoured as to being part of a swap deal with Wolves as Juve chase Raul Jimenez.
Pirlo is claimed to have offered Costa, along with Aaron Ramsey and Alex Sandro, for the Mexican striker after balking at Wolves’ £90m valuation.
But Man Utd are keen to finally sign their long-term target, who they see as a cheaper alternative to £108m Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
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In fact, Corriere dello Sport have claimed United have already submitted an official £27m bid.
But Juventus – despite their desperation to get Costa off the books – are hoping to pocket an extra £9m to recoup the £36m they spent on him in 2018.
Man Utd have famously chased Costa for year, spanning several managers.
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With the Red Devils lacked any genuine wingers, Daniel James aside, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be keen to finally bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford.
But, there are still lingering doubts over his fitness – after Costa nearly retired from football following a spate of injuries.
Costa has scored ten goals, adding 21 assists in 101 games for Juventus and is currently under contract in Turin until 2022.
