Man United has the opportunity to swap Jadon Sancho for Douglas Luiz this summer. While they play different positions, Alan Shearer once raved about the former Aston Villa man.
When Alan Shearer talks, the whole world shuts up and listens. When it comes to football, there aren't many people out there more knowledgeable than the Newcastle United legend.
Of course, Man United fans look at Alan Shearer through a different lens. While fans can appreciate everything he achieved in England, there is always a "what if" feeling. What if Shearer did move to Man United when he had the opportunity to? It would've been a move that surely added to Man United's rich history.
Nevertheless, Man United might have to listen to Alan Shearer this time around... Or at least what he once said.
Alan Shearer once waxed lyrical about Douglas Luiz
Back in October 2023, Douglas Luiz featured in Alan Shearer's Premier League team of the week. Shearer had high words of praise for the former Aston Villa midfielder.
In his own words, Shearer said: "He's been laying the foundations for Villa's success this season." after Luiz scored a brace against West Ham United.
That season, Aston Villa finished fourth in the Premier League, qualifying for the Champions League. Douglas Luiz then joined Juventus at the end of the season.
Might be wondering why all this is relevant to Man United, huh?
Man United consider Jadon Sancho and Douglas Luiz swap deal
Well, according to a report from Corriere dello Sport, Man United is thinking about the possibility of receiving Douglas Luiz in exchange for Jadon Sancho. Juventus is known to admire Jadon Sancho, and Douglas Luiz certainly has his admirers in England.
Luiz to Man United is a move that would make sense. After all, the consensus is that he needs to leave Juventus, where his form has dwindled. In England, he's held in high regard but the same cannot be said in Turin.
Fans are encouraged to wait and see how this move progresses. However, we'd be shocked if there were anyone against signing Douglas Luiz, especially given his Premier League pedigree.