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Everton<\/a> have made enquiries over a deal to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus, according to Calciomercato.it<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Although Everton opened last season with encouraging results, losing just two of their first seven matches and recording impressive wins over Manchester United<\/a>, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, their hopes of securing European qualification gradually faded following a poor run of form in the closing months of the campaign.<\/p>\n The Toffees spent much of the season pushing for a top-10 finish, but seven consecutive Premier League<\/a> matches without a win eventually saw them finish 13th.<\/p>\n While several issues contributed to that decline, the lack of sufficient quality and depth across the squad appeared to be the most significant factor.<\/p>\n As a result, Everton have identified several areas for strengthening ahead of the summer transfer<\/a> window, with central midfield emerging as one of their primary recruitment priorities.<\/p>\n In recent days, reports via Football Talk<\/a> have reported Everton\u2019s interest in Benfica\u2019s Richard Rios<\/a>, Villarreal\u2019s Pape Gueye<\/a>, and Parma\u2019s Mandela Keita<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latest name linked with Everton is Douglas Luiz, according to Calciomercato. it, which claims that the Toffees have made enquiries about the possibility of signing the 28-year-old this summer.<\/p>\n Although Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti wants to watch the Brazilian, his future remains uncertain, and the Serie A giants are open to offers for the midfielder amid interest from Everton, the Italian outlet adds.<\/p>\nDouglas Luiz to Everton<\/h2>\n
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