JUVENTUS will battle Manchester United for the signature of Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa according to reports in Italy.
The 26-year-old has been used in a rotation system under Carlo Ancelotti this season, and has let it be known that he is unhappy at the Allianz Arena.
He has started just 14 times in the Bundesliga this campaign, where he has netted just four league goals in 23 appearances, registering three assists as he plays second fiddle to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Kingsley Coman.
In a report by Italian news outlet Tuttosport, they state that the Brazilian international will make his mind up after the Red Devils’ Europa League final against Ajax.
Costa wants to be playing in the Champions League next year and if United beat the Dutch giants on Wednesday, a place in Europe’s top-tier competition will be confirmed.
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He netted against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium back in March with a beautiful curling shot into the bottom left corner that eluded David Ospina’s reach.
Speaking earlier on in the season, Costa said: “I don’t completely feel happy here, but we will soon find a solution. Whether I stay it depends on a few factors.
“Main factor is minutes played. Being a core player is a crucial difference in my career.
“England is one of the biggest leagues in the world – fantastic.”
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