Arsenal continues to express a persistent interest in acquiring the services of Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa as they prepare to make another attempt to secure the talented midfielder. In a surprising twist, Manchester United appears to be increasingly willing to part ways with one of their star players.
The Gunners are no strangers to targeting Brazilian midfielders, as they were recently linked with a move for Fluminense’s Andre, reportedly ready to use Thomas Partey and Jorginho as bargaining chips to facilitate the deal. However, Arsenal’s admiration for Douglas Luiz remains steadfast, even after a series of rejected offers last year, with the latest bid hovering around £25 million. Luiz’s impressive performances under Unai Emery, including a recent brace against West Ham, have only heightened Arsenal’s desire to sign him. Mikel Arteta and Edu are closely monitoring the 25-year-old, and they are expected to renew their efforts in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite Arsenal’s persistence, Villa seems resolute in retaining Luiz, who appears to be content at Villa Park.
Meanwhile, the situation at Manchester United with Jadon Sancho appears to be deteriorating rapidly. Sancho’s public dispute with manager Erik ten Hag over training criticism has led to his exclusion from the first-team squad, and the latest reports suggest that his United career is “90 per cent over.” United is reportedly open to any opportunity to offload the £72 million signing, hoping to recoup a significant fee in the next summer transfer window.
In another transfer saga, Everton is reportedly apprehensive about potential offers for their star striker, Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The club fears that the Saudi-backed Al-Ettifaq may make an enticing bid for Calvert-Lewin in January, capitalizing on the uncertainty surrounding Everton’s ownership. On the other hand, they have turned down the opportunity to sign Jesse Lingard due to his excessive salary demands.
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