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Report: Aston Villa could now sell Arsenal target Douglas Luiz
Arsenal may have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Douglas Luiz, that Aston Villa could sell the midfielder in the summer.
Luiz has featured in all but four of Villa’s Premier League games this season. The Brazil international has proved to be an inspired signing for the club.
However, his future is uncertain. that his contract at Villa Park expires at the end of next season. And Steven Gerrard is keen to sign another holding midfielder in the summer.
The idea that Luiz could leave may certainly alert Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano reported in February that the 23-year-old was a player to keep an eye on ahead of the summer amid interest from the Gunners.
Arsenal certainly need to strengthen in that area of the field this summer. Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard have formed an outstanding unit in recent weeks.
However, the Gunners may have Champions League football again next year. They should certainly ensure that they are back in Europe in some capacity. And with that, the squad needs strengthening in several areas.
Luiz ticks plenty of boxes for Arsenal
Luiz fits the profile of the players Arsenal have signed so successfully over the last 12 months. He has proven himself in the Premier League. But he is also several years away from his peak.
Some Arsenal fans may be wary of a move given that Villa may be happy to let him go. Of course, Arsenal are set to finish well ahead of the Villans in the Premier League table this season.
And Luiz’s form has dipped at times. But he looks to have a lot of potential. Dean Smith previously suggested that he had been ‘‘.
It would seem that the door may be open for Arsenal if they make a bid for Luiz this summer.