Arsenal has firmly set its sights on Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz for the upcoming transfer windows, according to Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel. Mikel Arteta has a longstanding interest in the midfielder, but the stumbling block could be Aston Villa’s anticipated exorbitant asking price.
Fabrizio Romano has also highlighted Luiz as Arsenal’s top priority in the midfield market, although no specific price tag has been disclosed. Aston Villa is adamant about retaining Luiz, considering him a pivotal player, so any potential transfer would necessitate a substantial bid to alter their stance.
Despite Luiz expressing interest in a move to a top club with Champions League prospects, Villa aims to keep him, complicating matters for Arsenal. With Thomas Partey sidelined, Arsenal is actively seeking midfield reinforcements, exploring options like Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad alongside Luiz.
Following unsuccessful attempts to secure Luiz during the 2022 summer deadline, he extended his contract with Aston Villa, adding complexity to any potential transfer. Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s technical director, remains an admirer of the 25-year-old, but the negotiations appear intricate, given Arsenal’s likely limited winter budget.
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