Manchester United are exploring the possibility of striking a swap deal with Juventus that could finally see the exit of out-of-favour winger Jadon Sancho, with either Dusan Vlahovic or Douglas Luiz coming the other way.
Sancho, now 25, was previously set for a £25m permanent switch to Chelsea, but the deal collapsed when the Blues opted to pay a £5m penalty to pull out. With his future in the Premier League looking bleak, United are eager to part ways with him permanently this summer.
While English clubs show little interest, European sides have emerged as potential landing spots. Juventus and Napoli are at the forefront, with Juve reportedly open to a straight swap involving Sancho and one of their surplus players, either Serbian striker Vlahovic or Brazilian midfielder Luiz.
Vlahovic, whose contract talks with Juventus have stalled, is expected to leave for the right offer. He has already rejected offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey and could view a move to Old Trafford as an attractive next step, especially with a salary projection of €10m (£8.6m) per year.
Luiz, on the other hand, joined Juventus from Aston Villa but failed to make a significant impact. With Juventus head coach Igor Tudor unlikely to offer him regular game time next season, a Premier League return is on the cards. United had shown interest in the midfielder during the January window and could reignite their pursuit.
Sancho himself is reportedly open to joining the Bianconeri, seeing it as a chance to revive his career, though it would require him to take a pay cut from his current £250,000-a-week wage.
The Red Devils, having already been turned down by Viktor Gyokeres and struggling to afford Victor Osimhen, may find Vlahovic a smart, cost-neutral solution to their striking needs. Meanwhile, with Casemiro expected to stay after a strong finish to last season, strengthening midfield might not be urgent, making Vlahovic the more logical choice.
A potential Sancho-Vlahovic swap could serve all parties well: Juventus get a talented winger with a point to prove, United fill a key gap up front, and both clubs avoid hefty fees in a financially balanced exchange.