Man Utd considering transfer bid for Douglas Costa but concerned over Juventus winger’s poor injury record
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a move for Juventus winger Douglas Costa. Sky Sport Italia claim the Red Devils have been a fan of the Brazilian for several years but have concerns over his injury record. Costa, who turns 30 next month, recently revealed he considered quitting football due to his fitness issues. The Juve […]
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a move for Juventus winger Douglas Costa.
Sky Sport Italia claim the Red Devils have been a fan of the Brazilian for several years but have concerns over his injury record.
Costa, who turns 30 next month, recently revealed he considered quitting football due to his fitness issues.
The Juve ace has suffered 18 different major injuries during his career – including a calf problem that ruled him out for nearly four months last season.
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Costa has made just seven Serie A starts this term and has struggled to replicate his best form since his move from Bayern Munich.
He is one of the main players who is set to be sold to raise funds for new Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo this summer.
Costa, who has registered ten goals and 21 assists in 101 games for the Old Lady, remains under contract in Turin until 2022.
United still hope to sign Jadon Sancho this summer but Borussia Dortmund aim to keep him for a bidding war this time next year.
And former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson claimed that Costa would represent a good alternative to the England attacker.
He told ESPN FC: “If you’re looking for a right-sided player that can come in on to his left foot and get crosses in and get shots away and link up with the front player, he’s an excellent player.
“He hasn’t really done anywhere near as well at Juventus as people thought he would.
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“He’s had his injury problems, he’s had his disciplinary problems, he got sent off earlier on in the season, but on his day he’s still an excellent player and I don’t think he’s been given the opportunities that he would have hoped for.
“When he was at Bayern Munich he was a magnificent player and I think if he went to Manchester United, he could rediscover that form.
“So I think he would be a good alternative.”