Douglas Luiz

Mohamed Elneny's injury has left the Gunners with just two fit central midfielders.

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Here's how things currently look for Arsenal amid talk of signing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa before the summer transfer window closes.

"That will be Douglas, that will be his agent, that will be what happens. We are not in a position where we need to lose our top players, but at the same time, Douglas has got a year to go, and it is one of those really touchy situations where the club has to do what is best for the club, not necessarily what is best for me." There are more than two people in control of that, and I am certainly not one of them," the Villa boss said. "If the right player is available and we can do it we will try." "I am not in control of that. "Well, we were pretty protected in that position, and now we are more exposed," Arteta added.

Arsenal are eyeing a £20 million deadline day bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to reports, while Hector Bellerin looks set for a ...

He was part of the Selecao squad when Brazil finished as runners-up at the Copa America last summer but has since lost his place, and will be hoping to catch manager Tite’s attention ahead of the World Cup in November. The north London club has agreed to terminate the right-back's contract a year early to allow him to join the Catalans on a free transfer. “It is one of those touchy situations where the club has to do what is best for the club, not necessarily what is best for me.” “We are not in a position where we need to lose our top players but at the same time he has a year to go. The two clubs faced off in the Premier League on Wednesday night, when Luiz scored direct from a corner at the Emirates in a 2-1 defeat for Gerrard’s side. Brazil international Luiz is out of contract at the end of the season and Villa boss Steven Gerrard admitted on Wednesday that the player’s future was out of his control.

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz in an attempt to reinforce their midfield - and we've compared his stats to the ...

Douglas Luiz – 0.8 (0.1) Mohamed Elneny – 0.9 (0) Grant Xhaka – 1.1 (0.7) Martin Odegaard – 1.7 (0.7) Martin Odegaard – 1.6 (55.1%) Mohamed Elneny – 0 (0%) Grant Xhaka – 0.7 (70%) Martin Odegaard – 0.8 (53.3%) Douglas Luiz – 0.8 (57.2%) But how would Luiz slot in at the Emirates? Thomas Partey – 1.6 (80%) “We are just looking at options in the market.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Gunners are pushing to bring in another midfielder due to injuries suffered by Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.

THE VERDICT: This would be a smart signing by Arsenal, if they can tempt Villa into doing business. There are more than two people who are in control of that and I am not one of them. AND WHAT'S MORE: Speaking about Luiz's future after Wednesday night's game, Villa boss Steven Gerrard said: "I’m not in control of that.

The Gunners are scouring the market for a central midfielder after losing Mohamed Elneny for several weeks to a hamstring injury, while Thomas Partey is also ...

Villa were adamant throughout negotiations that Luiz would not leave, despite the Brazil international having just one year remaining on his contract. [Palmeiras](/football/team/_/id/2029/palmeiras)' [Danilo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/344844/Danilo), but the Brazilian club are reluctant to let him leave at this point in the season, prompting them to look at other targets. [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359)'s deadline day attempts to sign [Douglas Luiz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/320074/Douglas-Luiz) appear to be over after [Aston Villa](/soccer/team?id=362) rejected a third bid for the midfielder in the region of £25 million, sources have told ESPN.

ARSENAL have seen a first offer for Douglas Luiz turned down by Aston Villa, according to reports.

[Arsenal](/latest/arsenal-fc) have had a £20million bid for Douglas Luiz turned down by [Aston Villa](/latest/aston-villa-fc), according to reports. Brendan Rodgers does not want to lose another top player in this window. He is in the final year of his contract. [Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea £43m bid, Man Utd deal, Arsenal eye £20m ace](/sport/football/1663020/Transfer-news-LIVE-Chelsea-Man-Utd-Arsenal-deadline-day-Liverpool-Ronaldo-De-Jong) [Mikel Arteta](/latest/mikel-arteta) wants to sign a midfielder following injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny. Arsenal's interest in Luiz dates back to earlier this year.

Arsenal are going back in with a second offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, it is understood. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that ...

Luiz’s contract with Villa expires next June. [Mohamed Elneny](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mohamed-elneny-fPweHDfEZTmUJqFs/) has suffered an injury, while [Thomas Partey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thomas-partey-WvYPPsYnodFQ5XO1/) is struggling with a short-term problem. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) have had their second offer for [Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/) midfielder [Douglas Luiz](https://theathletic.com/football/player/douglas-luiz-CHNVRjeQMpH8Djsg/) rejected, it is understood.

With Deadline Day firmly underway, Arsenal are trying their upmost to secure a late summer signing for Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners have been monitoring the 24-year-old for some time, but there’s still a lot to do before people can call him an Arsenal player. Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz is the name being touted with a move to the Emirates. Luckily, they’re closing in on a midfielder of their own. Injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny mean they’re already looking light in the midfield, but with hours left in the window, Edu and co. Whilst there’s great optimism at the club, there’s a little bit of doubt over whether they have enough depth to sustain a top-four challenge. Promoted Stories

The Gunners are looking to add in midfield following a number of injuries.

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With the summer transfer window getting close to slamming shut, Arsenal are trying their utmost to secure a midfielder signing.

Arsenal fans will now just be hoping for a deal to be completed. Today, when he was involved in the game defensively, he was good." Guardiola continued by explaining that he was encouraged by Luiz’s development at Villa Park: "He's a lovely guy, unfortunately when he came, due to the work permit, he could not play. Instead, he was loaned out to Girona for two seasons before subsequently signing for Villa in 2019. Luiz signed for City in 2017 but due to complications over a work permit, he never played for the Cityzens. are working hard to secure a late transfer for Brazilian star, Douglas Luiz.

Arsenal's Douglas Luiz deadline day transfer concerns can be solved by exploring Denis Zakaria as an alternative despite Chelsea registering a bid.

With Juventus looking to sell the midfielder, it would not be a tough task to get over the line before the close of deadline day for Edu. It is certainly a transfer that Edu should look to explore. If a transfer for the Brazilian fails to materialise then it is important that the Gunners attempt to sign an alternative midfielder on deadline day. A potential option for the Gunners on deadline day is Denis Zakaria from Juventus. The Bianconeri reportedly believe that Zakaria’s sale could help them bring in a good capital profit. Granit Xhaka and Partey are two players whose place in the team are currently untouchable.

Douglas Luiz is pushing for a deadline day move to Arsenal, but Aston Villa have rejected the Gunners' latest offer for him, talkSPORT understands.The.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. The 24-year-old Brazilian has spent the last three years at Villa Park after leaving Manchester City. I’ve made that abundantly clear. I’d like to keep him because he’s a fantastic player.

Sky Sports News had been told that four clubs - Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool - were interested in signing Luiz ahead of the transfer ...

There are more than two people in control of [whether Luiz stays] but I'm certainly not one of them. "We are just looking at options in the market. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta wanted the player and has worked with him at Manchester City.

Arsenal have made a £25million bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, The Athletic understands. The latest offer is Arsenal's third bid of transfer ...

The 24-year-old’s contract with Villa expires next June. [Thomas Partey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thomas-partey-WvYPPsYnodFQ5XO1/) and [Mohamed Elneny](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mohamed-elneny-fPweHDfEZTmUJqFs/). [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/)’s chase for midfielder [Douglas Luiz](https://theathletic.com/football/player/douglas-luiz-CHNVRjeQMpH8Djsg/) appears to be over after Aston Villa rejected a £25million, The Athletic understands.

The Gunners are scouring the market for a central midfielder after losing Mohamed Elneny for several weeks to a hamstring injury, while Thomas Partey is also ...

Villa were adamant throughout negotiations that Luiz would not leave, despite the Brazil international having just one year remaining on his contract. [Palmeiras](/football/team/_/id/2029/palmeiras)' [Danilo](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/344844/Danilo), but the Brazilian club are reluctant to let him leave at this point in the season, prompting them to look at other targets. [Arsenal](/football/team?id=359)'s deadline day attempts to sign [Douglas Luiz](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/320074/Douglas-Luiz) appear to be over after [Aston Villa](/football/team?id=362) rejected a third bid for the midfielder in the region of £25 million, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal want to bring in a new midfielder · Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are out injured · Luiz is in the final year of his Aston Villa contract.

THE VERDICT: This would be a smart signing by Arsenal, if they can tempt Villa into doing business. There are more than two people who are in control of that and I am not one of them. AND WHAT'S MORE: Speaking about Luiz's future after Wednesday night's game, Villa boss Steven Gerrard said: "I’m not in control of that.

Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa has emerged as a potential midfield signing before the summer transfer window slams shut tonight, with the Brazilian having been ...

Leal wrote in a post on Twitter: "Arsenal is another strong team in the fight for Douglas Luiz. Luiz scored a freak corner kick goal against the Gunners in Villa's 2-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. "I have made that abundantly clear. Gerrard said: "I am not in control of that. With time running out before the summer transfer window slams shut, Edu and Mikel Arteta are reportedly working hard behind the scenes to try and thrash out a deal. Aston Villa are hoping to convince Douglas Luiz to stay at the club by offering the midfielder a new contract, according to "Aston Villa adamant he’s is not leaving. We are not in a position where we need to lose our top players, but at the same time, Douglas has got a year to go, and it is one of those really touchy situations where the club has to do what is best for the club, not necessarily what is best for me." Latest proposal said to be £25m. #AFC still pushing." Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu are on the search for a new midfielder to add to Arsenal's squad before the transfer deadline, and Luiz's performance may have put him top of the shortlist. Luiz could come in and challenge Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka for a starting spot in Arteta's side with the Villa midfielder now in the final year of his deal at Villa Park.