Liverpool news: The Reds are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Luiz has been a consistent performer for Villa since joining from Manchester City in the summer window of 2019. So far, he has made 111 Premier League appearances for the Birmingham outfit, registering six goals and seven assists.
The 24-year-old midfielder was among Claret and Blue’s key players during their run to the EFL Cup final in 2019-20. His performances at Villa Park also earned him a place in the Brazil squad.
He has represented his country nine times since making his debut in 2019. Luiz is in contention to make the final Selecao squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool news: Douglas Luiz linked with move to Anfield
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According to CalcioMercatoWeb, Liverpool are planning to make an approach to sign Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz during the January window.
Luiz is in the final year of his current contract at Villa Park. The Villians could decide to cash in on him during the winter window instead of letting him go for free at the end of the season.
Jurgen Klopp has struggled with his midfield options so far this season. Several of the Reds’ first-team midfielders, including Thiago and Jordan Henderson, have suffered injuries this season.
Liverpool signed Arthur Melo to end their problems during the deadline day of the summer window. But the Brazilian international suffered an injury earlier this month and he is expected to be out for the next three to four months.
Klopp is looking to add Luiz to his squad to get the Reds’ season back on track. However, he will face competition from Juventus, AS Milan and AS Roma, who have also recently shown interest in signing him.
What will Douglas Luiz bring to Anfield?
Valued at £31.50 by TransferMarkt, Douglas Luiz is a tireless midfielder, known for his stamina, work-rate and passing skills. He has played eight Premier League games this season, scoring one goal.
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According to WhoScored, he has averaged 1 tackle, 0.8 interceptions and a key pass per 90 minutes in the league this term. The Brazilian has also completed 83.7 per cent of his pass attempts in the English top flight.
Whats Next?
Liverpool have struggled in the league this term, managing to win just two of their first eight league games. They are currently eighth in the Premier League table, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal.
They will then face Rangers in the UEFA Champions League before taking on Manchester City in the league on 16 October.
