Manchester United superfan Luke Littler has named the one player he believes could be transformative for Ruben Amorim’s side.
2025 has been a monumental year for the teenage darts prodigy, beginning with his world championship victory at Alexandra Palace.
Littler added to his already impressive list accolades earlier this month by capturing the World Matchplay title – becoming the youngest-ever Triple Crown winner in the process.
While success has become almost routine for the 18-year-old sensation, the same could not be said for his beloved football club.
Despite the appointment of Amorim, United slumped to their worst-ever Premier League finish and were defeated by Tottenham in the Europa League final.
With a new campaign fast approaching United have been proactive in the transfer market with their acquisitions of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Brentford’s Mbeumo.
Luke Littler has named a player he believes would be transformative for Manchester United
Ruben Amorim’s side have already enjoyed a productive start in the transfer market this summer
But according to Littler Juventus star Douglas Luiz is who the club should be focused on
However, according to Littler United should look no further than a former Aston Villa star if they are intent on returning to their best next season.
‘I think the main two players that we have got, Mbeumo and Cunha – we wanted them and we’ve got them,’ Littler told Sky Sports.
‘But for myself I think Douglas Luiz from Juventus, it would be a no-brainer. Whether you want him sitting, whether you want him attacking, he can do it all.’
Littler also claimed United would be well served in looking to Villa Park for other potential new signings.
He continued: ‘There’s rumours that Garnacho could be going to Villa so why not take Watkins off them as well?
‘Also Emiliano Martinez is out of contract, it would be a no-brainer.’
Despite his love for United, Littler’s footballing hot takes were not particularly well received among supporters on social media.
One wrote: ‘Stick to darts would be my advice.’
Another agreed: ‘Stick to darts littler lad’
Littler’s football takes received a decidedly negative response from fans on social media
A third fan joked: ‘Good job he’s a darts player’, while a fourth added: ‘Dudes never watched Luiz.’
A Brazilian international, Luiz originally arrived in the Premier League with United’s bitter rivals Manchester City after joining the club in 2017.
However, the 27-year-old would make a single appearance for the blue side of Manchester, instead spending two seasons on loan at City’s sister club Girona after difficulties in obtaining a work permit.
In 2019 Luiz joined Aston Villa and went to make more than 200 appearances in all competitions for the club, netting 22 goals.
Luiz joined Juventus last summer but went to make just three starts for the club in his maiden campaign in Serie A as injuries curtailed his involvement.
