Douglas Luiz

Steven Gerrard has given an update on Douglas Luiz’s contract situation amid reports that Arsenal are planning another bid for the midfielder in January.

Arsenal are planning to return with a January bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, but they’ll be offering less than they were in the summer.

Arsenal are planning to reignite their pursuit of Douglas Luiz in the coming windows, with the player keen to make the switch from Aston Villa.

Arsenal seriously appealed to Douglas Luiz as his representatives pushed hard for a move, which is why he needed refocusing after the deal broke down.

Arsenal made three deadline day bids for Douglas Luiz, but Aston Villa turned them all down because they wanted a stupid fee for a player who is out of contract in nine months.

Steven Gerrard says he had a face-to-face chat with Douglas Luiz to explain Aston Villa’s position after they rejected deadline-day bids for him from Arsenal.

Aston Villa have struck an agreement with Wolves for their defensive midfielder, Leander Dendoncker, which could free them to sell Douglas Luiz to Arsenal who have made a bid of £20m.

Arsenal are reportedly making an offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz on transfer deadline day but Aston Villa are refusing to sell him despite reports the player wants the move.

Arsenal are expected to firm up their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz before the end of the January transfer window.

Mikel Arteta remains keen on a holding midfielder, with Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz on his radar, according to reports.