In order to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield, manager Mikel Arteta has shown a personal interest in acquiring the services of Aston Villa’s star midfielder, Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian maestro recently showed his abilities by scoring two important goals in the win over West Ham United, showing his importance to the Villa team.
However, Arteta’s quest of the excellent midfielder is expected to be met with fierce opposition. According to 90Min, Aston Villa are unlikely to accept any offers from Premier League rivals. Their reluctance comes from their desire to secure a coveted berth in the Champions League, making the transfer of an important player like Douglas Luiz a non-starter for the club.
Arsenal, which has made an excellent start to the Premier League season, has also set its sights on qualifying for the Champions League. Arteta’s desire to improve his squad has been clear as they prepare to face bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United and their crucial European matches.
Given Villa’s firm position, it remains to be seen whether the Gunners would make an official move for Douglas Luiz. The coming months will show whether Arteta can get the midfield reinforcement he seeks to strengthen Arsenal’s domestic and European ambitions.
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