Man Utd 'offered two Juventus players' for January, including former Premier League star

Juventus sporting director Cristiano Guintoli has traveled to Manchester to discuss possible January deals for Nicolo Fagioli and Douglas Luiz, according to reports. The Serie A giants were in England this week for their Champions League clash against Aston Villa, a 0-0 draw after Morgan Rogers' stoppage-time winner was controversially disallowed.

Reports in Italy claim that Guintoli extended his stay on British shores and traveled north to meet representatives from Manchester United and Manchester City.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are keen to get rid of Fagioli and are actively trying to drum up interest in his signing.

The 23-year-old midfielder has featured in 14 of Juve's 18 matches this season after serving a seven-month ban for breaching betting rules last season.

However, he has only started six of his appearances and Thiago Motta is reportedly willing to cash in to raise funds for a new defender and striker.

The report adds that Luiz could also be on the agenda as part of the Old Lady's efforts to increase their budget before January.

It is claimed Juventus would like to recoup the £42million they paid Villa for the Brazilian midfielder's services this summer.

Meanwhile, the Serie A giants reportedly want at least £17m to part ways with Fagioli and have reportedly identified two main centre-back targets.

Motta is said to have his eye on Paris Saint-Germain's Milan Skriniar, who left Inter Milan last summer.

Benfica's highly-rated Antonio Silva, 21, has also been mooted as a target after injury ruled out Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal for the rest of the season.

Motta suffered similar injuries in attack, with Arek Milik's situation currently uncertain.

The Brazilian-Italian coach has been credited with his interest in reuniting with his former Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.

Zirkzee left Italy for United in a £36.5million deal at the start of the summer transfer window but has scored just once in 18 appearances.

Whether the 23-year-old fits into new Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim's long-term plans remains to be seen as this could pave the way for a reunion with Motta.

United could help Juventus raise funds by taking one of Fagioli or Luiz if their budget allows this winter amid restrictions imposed by the Premier League and UEFA's financial regulations.

Amorim are expected to inject new energy into their midfield next year, with the likely departure of 32-year-old duo Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.