Aston Villa are set to announce Douglas Luiz as their ninth summer signing this week, according to a report.
Aston Villa announced the capture of their eighth summer signing on Tuesday – and the ninth is reportedly only days away.
The Villans unveiled centre-back Bjorn Engels last night as the Belgian added to what’s been a stunning transfer window for the newly-promoted Premier League side so far.
But it’s about to get better, according to a report.
The Express and Star have claimed that the signing of Douglas Luiz will be confirmed over the ‘coming days’.
According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa will be paying around £15 million for the Manchester City starlet, who can play in all three midfield positions – defensive, central and attacking.
If and when the Luiz deal is confirmed, it will take Dean Smith’s spending to the £115 million-mark, providing the £15 million transfer fee is accurate.
The addition of Engels saw Aston Villa hit £100 million in expenditure [Sky Sports] this summer.
Smith’s side kick off their pre-season preparations with a visit to United States outfit Minnesota in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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