Paul Merson says Arsenal target is ‘one of the most underrated’ PL players

Fri 27 October 2023 18:45, UK

Arsenal are once again being linked with๊ Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz ahead of the January transfer window.

According to , Gunners duo Edu Gaspar and Mikel Arteta are huge admirers of the Braziꦰlian.

Now, Arsenal legend Paul Merson has singled Luiz out for prais𝓰e ahead of Premier League matchweek 10.

“Douglasꦕ Luiz will have some takers as early as♌ January,” the Gunners icon wrote on .

“The pr💦essure will be on Villa to reject advanc꧂es for the midfielder.

“He’s one of the most underrated players in the Premier League – there’s not muchꦗ he doesn’t do.

“I’m a big fan of him and he has shown up 💝week in and week out this season so far.”

Arsenal have been long linked with a move for Luiz after failing to land the midfielder last year.

For instance, rep꧙orted that t𓄧he Gunners failed with a deadline-day move for Luiz last summer.

Arsenal eventually opted to💃 bring in Jorginho just a few months later.

Now, there may be a need for th𝓰e Gunners to rekindle their interest 🌼in Luiz.

As good as Thomas Partey is, he’s still struggling to stay fit for extended periods of t💙ime.

Meanwhile, Kai Havertz is yet to convince since hisඣ summer move to Arsenal from Cheﷺlsea.

Douglas Luiz would fit the bill at Arsenal – TBR View

As for Luiz, the 25-year-old has been excelling under Unai Emery recently.

He has registered six goals 🌜from 15 claret and blue appearances in all com⛄petitions this term.

Luiz would certainly fit the bill at Arsenal as a high-calibre player who is able to operate in various roles in midfield.💟

However, after the man ൲signed fresh terms with Villa just last year, the Gunners would have to pay up if they want to sign him.