Everton are showing real ambition under David Moyes this summer.
The Toffees have already spent £27m to sign Thierno Barry from Villarreal, who scored 19 goals in 41 appearances last season, after releasing Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
It came after Everton also opted to sign Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo in a permanent £15m deal, following a successful loan spell for the Argentine last season.
Now, Everton are trying to add Douglas Luiz to these signings, but Tottenham may pose a problem.
Everton ready to bid for Douglas Luiz
Calciomercato in Italy now state that Everton are deep in talks with Juventus over a deal for the Brazil international, but there is currently a disagreement on the structure of the deal.
Juventus want €40m (£35m) for Luiz – who Manchester United also like – having paid £42.4m to sign the South American from Aston Villa as recently as June 2024.
However, Everton are only willing to take the Brazilian on loan for the 2025/26 campaign with an option to buy next summer, which is the same agreement they struck with Flamengo over Alcaraz – effectively, it would be a ‘try before you buy’ deal.
Calciomercato write that this is currently a stumbling block in negotiations, as Juventus want cash immediately to reinvest in the squad this summer.
Tottenham pose a real threat to Everton
Even if Everton manage to shake hands on terms with Juventus, they must still find a way to convince the 27-year-old to move to Merseyside, which could be an issue.
TBR Football understand Luiz is keen on a move to Tottenham, and the Juventus No.26 currently has his representatives working on that deal.
Spurs are looking to sign a new central midfielder after signing Mohammed Kudus, with Crystal Palace No.20 Adam Wharton also on their radar.
Everton will surely be desperate for Tottenham focus on the England international instead of Luiz, or else an approach from Spurs could well jeopardise their hopes of an agreement with Juventus.