Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho wants to include Sofyan Amrabat in a potential swap deal to bring Douglas Luiz to Istanbul from Juventus.
The Portuguese coach sees Amrabat as a key bargaining chip to secure Luiz, who has fallen out with Juve management. The Brazilian midfielder was excluded from pre-season training after refusing to join the squad, triggering a $120,000 fine and casting doubt over his future in Turin.
Juventus are keen to offload Luiz but will not accept less than $40 million, having signed him from Aston Villa only a year ago for $50 million.
Mourinho, however, is intent on offering Amrabat in return. The Moroccan international completed a permanent move to Fenerbahçe this summer after a mixed loan spell at Manchester United and a four-year stint in Serie A. At 28, he remains on Juventus’ radar as a more tactical fit for Igor Tudor’s plans and a cost-effective alternative to top target Morten Hjulmand.
Sources in Turkey suggest Fenerbahçe are open to selling Amrabat this summer. Italian outlet Tuttosport claims Juventus see the proposal as a potential “two birds, one stone” solution – moving on Luiz while bringing in a more adaptable midfielder.
“Mourinho wants Douglas Luiz, but he’s also prepared to offer Amrabat, who Juventus have tracked before,” reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Amrabat’s prior Serie A experience with Fiorentina and Hellas Verona makes him a credible option for Juve, especially with Tudor seeking a more physical and defensive midfield setup.
Talks between Fenerbahçe sporting director Damien Comolli and Juventus are expected to advance in the coming days. A third player, Filip Kostić, may also be involved, with Fenerbahçe reportedly interested in retaining him after last season’s loan.
