Aston Villa provide update on Douglas Luiz’s future amid Arsenal links
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Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is reportedly set to stay at Villa Park despite being linked with with a deadline day (1 September) move to Arsenal.
Arsenal have been trying to sign Villa midfielder Luiz before the transfer window ends this evening. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are ‘really trying’ to get the deal over the line, with Luiz said to be keen on making the move to the north London club.
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Hide AdBut according to Sky Sports News, Aston Villa have now said the Brazilian will not leave the club during this window. Luiz has one year left on his contract, and has attracted interest from a number of Premier League sides as well as Atletico Madrid.
Speaking after last night’s defeat to Arsenal, Villa boss Steven Gerrard conceded that the club may well sell the 24-year-old before the window slams shut today, but Luiz now looks set to remain at Villa Park, until January at least.
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