Douglas Luiz

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 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.

Aston Villa's sell-on clause for Douglas Luiz could be a key sticking point in a potential transfer with Arsenal.

The Brazilian joined Villa ahead of the 2019/2020 season for a reported £15m from Manchester City. "If the right player is available and we can do it we will try." However, Edu’s struggles in signing a midfielder could be about to change following the reported pursuit of Douglas Luiz. Despite a good start to the window, more acquisitions are still needed. According to Birmingham Live's Aston Villa correspondent [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest deadline day updates and rumours from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-danilo-24900906) [Danilo and Mudryk deals completed, Zaha signs - Arsenal's best and worst transfer deadline day](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-sign-danilo-zaha-transfer-24897230) [Douglas Luiz passes £15m Arsenal transfer audition as Steven Gerrard hints at Aston Villa exit](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/douglas-luiz-passes-15m-arsenal-24900953) [Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad if three deals are completed on transfer deadline day](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-squad-three-transfers-completed-24903593) [Arsenal transfer business under the microscope in 'good deal' or 'bad deal'](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-business-good-deal-24721870)

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.

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.

afcstuff understands Aston Villa are looking for around £30m for Luiz, who has less than a year remaining of his current contract, but a deal could be done for ...

[Alamy](https://www.alamy.com/) [deadline day live blog](https://www.sportbible.com/afcstuff/arsenal-deadline-day-live-latest-transfer-news-20220901). [Manchester City](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-city). [Mikel Arteta](https://www.sportbible.com/mikel-arteta) said: [Thomas Partey](https://www.sportbible.com/afcstuff/thomas-partey-arsenal-news-20220606) and Mohamed Elneny. [2-1](https://www.sportbible.com/afcstuff/arsenal-5-things-we-learned-aston-villa-20220831) at the Emirates.

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.

Liverpool was one of the clubs tipped to land Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, however the Brazillian favours a move to Arsenal instead.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Sensational Reds Back At It](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/watch-liverpool-9-0-bournemouth-match-highlights-sensational-reds-back-at-it) [Aston Villa](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/startseite/verein/405) in the summer of 2019 from [Manchester City](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-city/startseite/verein/281) in a deal worth £15.12million and finds himself at the end of his deal next summer, with Villa preferring to sell the Brazilian now rather than lose him for free next summer. "We are not in a position where we need to lose our top players but at the same time Douglas has a year to go. I think he is in a fantastic player.

Arsenal have failed with a late attempt to sign Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa even though they were ready to pay £25m for the midfielder.

The highest-profile departure from Arsenal on deadline day was Héctor Bellerín, who has rejoined Barcelona on a free. He was confident enough to sanction the loan of Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Southampton on Thursday and will have been heartened by a bright display from Albert Sambi Lokonga against Villa. The player made it clear to Villa that he wished to leave, ostensibly with an eye on regaining his Brazil place for the World Cup.