The Mail claim on their live blog (Thursday, 8.10AM) a late twist in the future of Douglas Luiz – in that Aston Villa have offered the Liverpool, Newcastle and Arsenal target a new contract in a move to keep the Brazilian in the Midlands.
Brazil international Luiz, 24, scored for Villa against Arsenal on Wednesday night – straight from a corner. However, it did not matter too much for the Gunners, who secured a 2-1 win. A fifth victory, from their opening five league games.
Reports this week claim that Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid all want to sign Luiz. He is in the final year of his deal at Villa. Steven Gerrard says he would love to keep Luiz but also, that his contract could force a sale.
His future looks ominous at Villa. The lure of the clubs pursuing him would surely prove tempting for Luiz. However, there is a twist in the ongoing saga of Luiz on deadline day – in that Villa have offered Luiz a new contract to stay.
Villa have offered Luiz a new contract: Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle keen
Luiz is expected to be one of the largest ongoing sagas this summer. A player that looks more than likely to go, but with numerous clubs chasing his signature – including a possible move to Spain. Atletico Madrid is a stunning option.
Indeed, Atleti boast numerous Brazilian players, too. Matheus Cunha is a teammate of Luiz’s, in the Brazil squad. However, remaining in the Premier League increases his chances of a move on deadline day and three are keen.
Liverpool need reinforcements with Thiago, Curtis Jones, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all injured. Arsenal were forced to play with Albert Sambi Lokonga against Luiz on Wednesday. Jonjo Shelvey is injured, at Newcastle.
But Villa are also an option and he has been offered a new deal. The likelihood is that a potential deal would see him remain this summer, but would include a release clause allowing clubs to sign Luiz for an affordable figure.
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