Alisha Lehmann’s boyfriend close to Juventus switch in player-plus-cash swap deal

Douglas Luiz has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks following an impressive 2023–2024 season with Aston Villa.

Villa are under pressure to settle their debts and are keen to let the talented Brazilian midfielder leave for Serie A.

The Brazilian is set to leave his girlfriend, Alisha Lehmann, in England and move to Italy to play for Juventus.

According to the Mirror, Aston Villa are expected to receive approximately £16 million in cash, including Weston McKennie and 20-year-old English prodigy Samuel Iling Jr.

Thiago Motta, the new Juventus manager, approved the deal on Tuesday after he signed his contract with the Serie A giants.

The three players must still agree on personal terms for the move to go through, but that should not present any difficulties.

The goal to sign Luiz was stated by Juventus executives at a meeting with Aston Villa's sporting director Monchi at the beginning of the month.

According to what is known, Monchi stated that Villa needed to act fast, and as a result, the operation has accelerated significantly.

Luiz scored ten goals and provided ten assists for Villa last season, helping them finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League.

Unai Emery will get a like-for-like replacement in McKennie, who made 38 appearances for the Bianconeri in all competitions.

Iling Jr., a former Chelsea academy superstar who spent almost four years in Italy, is someone Villa has long liked and is now hoping to return to England.

Luiz is now preparing for Copa America with Brazil in the United States, but once an agreement between all relevant parties is reached, he is anticipated to have a medical procedure done domestically.