Arsenal weigh up deadline day bid for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz

Arsenal are considering a dramatic deadline day move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.

Earlier on Thursday, it emerged Liverpool had been sounded out about a move for the Brazilian as Jurgen Klopp sought cover for his injury-plagued squad.

But the Reds have now switched their attention to Juventus outcast Arthur Melo and look set to complete a loan deal for the Brazilian by the 11pm deadline. 

Arsenal are considering a dramatic deadline day move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz 

Mikel Arteta needs midfielders after injuries to both Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny

Luiz’s current deal at Villa Park is set to expire next summer but the 24-year-old could be set for an early exit.

Mikel Arteta needs midfield reinforcements after injuries to both Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny in recent days.

That left the Spaniard with just Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga to pick from for Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Villa on Wednesday night.

Luiz scored an equaliser at Arsenal when his corner flew straight past Aaron Ramsdale

Luiz started that game on the bench for Steven Gerrard but came on to score an equaliser when his corner flew straight past Aaron Ramsdale. 

Villa have made a poor start to the season, winning just once and losing four more – therefore, Luiz could be tempted by a move away.

The defensive midfielder has nine caps for his national team – where he competes for a place alongside the likes of Casemiro, Fabinho and Fred – and has played 115 times for Villa, scoring six and assisting eight more.