Arsenal could complete the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz on deadline day, and the Brazilian has been a target of Edu’s for some time, according to journalist Paul Brown. Mikel Arteta has overseen a busy few months of business at the Emirates but can still strengthen further ahead of tonight’s 11pm cut-off.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Villa’s 24-year-old midfielder before the deadline passes tonight.
The report states that an injury sustained by Mohamed Elneny in the recent clash with Fulham has forced the club back into the market.
It is also claimed that Villa are eager to hold onto Luiz past the deadline but the player himself is keen to force an exit with his contract expiring in the summer of 2023.