Juventus want swap deal with Leeds, involving Douglas Costa

Italian website CalcioMercato24 have claimed that Juventus may enable Douglas Costa to maneuver to Leeds United in the summertime if the Premier League facet have an interest – however solely as a part of a swap deal.

Costa, 30, is presently on mortgage at Bayern Munich from Juventus and whereas he has 18 months remaining on his present Juve deal – he’s clearly surplus to necessities underneath Andrea Pirlo. He’s anticipated to depart this summer time.

Leeds have been linked with the Brazilian pace machine, with Premier League security all however assured. Nonetheless, the newest reviews from CM24 declare that Leeds might need to let Rodrigo go – if they’re to signal Costa.

Juve are stated to be eager on a transfer for Rodrigo, and can solely enable Costa to maneuver to England if they will have Spain worldwide Rodrigo in return. The Outdated Girl price Costa at £21.5million – a determine much like that of Rodrigo.

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TBR’s view – Is getting Costa for Rodrigo a very good deal?

Clearly, Rodrigo has not been pretty much as good as Leeds might need been hoping. The Spain quantity 9 shouldn’t be judged on his targets, particularly as he’s taking part in in attacking midfielder moderately than up entrance.

However he solely has three targets and one help in 18 Premier League video games. Sure, he’s adapting and a relationship with Raphinha is bettering, however quite a few accidents and a constructive check have prevented him from gaining momentum.

If Leeds have the possibility to swap £58,000-a-week attacker (Spotrac) Rodrigo for Costa, they need to take it.

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