'Considering a John Percy Villa shirt', 'What a day': Many AVFC fans buzz at 'great' player news

Aston Villa are poised to open discussions with Douglas Luiz over a new contract.

That’s according to John Percy, and the reliable reporter’s update has had a number of Villa supporters talking.

Luiz has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the final days of the January window and Villa have received a second ‘higher’ offer from an unnamed Premier League club for the Brazilian.

However, it doesn’t look as if Villa are willing to entertain any offers and are hoping to tie the 23-year-old down to a new contract.

Luiz’s current deal expires in 18 months time, but according to Percy, Villa are poised to open talks over a fresh contract.

Steven Gerrard apparently values the player highly, with the Villa boss also looking to add to his midfield ranks before Monday’s deadline, with Rodrigo Bentancur linked.

@villareport relayed Percy’s claim regarding Luiz on Twitter. This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply, with many happy and one labelling it as ‘great news’.

“Seriously considering a John Percy Villa shirt next season.”

Credit: @Jack_Hurley_R

“What a day this is”

Credit: @josh_priv3

“Great news”

Credit: @AVFC_L7

“ARSENAL IN THE MUDDDDDDDDD”

Credit: @IAbdullahVLA

“If that’s the path we’re taking then good stuff. No messing about.”

Credit: @3PMSaturday

“PLEASE get this done”

Credit: @ChelsAVFC

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