Arsenal transfer target Douglas Luiz plans to leave Aston Villa on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Luiz’s contract at Aston Villa currently expires at the end of the season. The Brazilian midfielder was linked with a departure from the club this summer, but Aston Villa did not want to lose one of their key players.
According to Fabrizio Romano, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside via his Substack column, Arsenal tried to bring Luiz to the Emirates during the summer transfer window, but it did not materialize.
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Romano also confirmed that Arsenal could make another move for Luiz in January, but waiting until the end of the season might be smart.
According to transfer journalist Erkrem Konur, Luiz plans to leave Villa on a free transfer at the end of the season, which means Arsenal can get a bargain.
With injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny, signing a midfielder in the summer would have been hugely beneficial for Arsenal, but they will have to make do with their current crop, at least for the time being.
