Manchester City are exploring a potential loan deal for Douglas Luiz as the Premier League champions continue to weigh up their midfield options this month.

According to talkSPORT, that has led to the 26-year-old being increasingly open to cutting short his time in Italy. As per reporter Alex Crook, there may be interest from Manchester City, where Luiz was contracted between 2017 and 2019 without making a competitive appearance.

Manchester City are considering bolstering their midfield in January, according to The Athletic. Losing Rodri to a serious knee injury in September has left the Premier League champions in a difficult situation.

Manchester City have enquired about Douglas Luiz, as a move back to the Etihad appears to be on the cards for the Brazilian

Manchester City have lined up Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz as a potential target if they choose to bolster their options in the centre of the pitch in January, according to The Athletic.

Luiz is under consideration, having only moved to Juve in the summer from Aston Villa. The Brazil international was originally brought to Europe by City, though work permit issues blocked his progress with the Sky Blues. Luiz has a contract with Juventus that runs until the summer of 2029.