June 8th 2024.
The buzz around Douglas Luiz continues to grow as top clubs Juventus, Arsenal, and AC Milan have all expressed interest in the midfielder. However, Aston Villa is not willing to let go of their star player for anything less than a hefty £50 million fee.
Under the guidance of coach Unai Emery, the 26-year-old has become an integral part of Villa's midfield, impressing with 10 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season. With their spot secured in the Champions League for the upcoming season, the club's finances have received a major boost of £50 million. But, in order to comply with Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, Villa will have to make up for their new signings by offloading some players before the June 30 deadline.
One such player on their radar is Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, with whom Villa has already initiated talks. However, the English midfielder comes with a price tag of £50 million, making it a challenging deal for Villa to pull off. In light of this, sources from both Italy and Brazil have revealed that Villa is open to selling Luiz if they receive an offer of the same amount.
It's not the first time that Arsenal has shown interest in Luiz. In fact, they had made three unsuccessful attempts to sign him back in 2022. But now, Juventus seems to be leading the race for Luiz as they have already held discussions with Villa. Reports suggest that a swap deal involving United States midfielder Weston McKennie has been discussed between the two clubs.
However, it seems like Arsenal is not ready to give up just yet. Sources from Italy have revealed that the Gunners are aware of Juventus' interest in Luiz and are considering making a rival move this summer. This could potentially lead to a bidding war between the two clubs for the Brazilian's services.
If Villa does decide to part ways with Luiz, it would mean a significant profit for them as they had signed him for only £15 million from Manchester City in 2019. The Citizens had a buyback clause for the midfielder, but it expired in 2021, leaving Villa free to negotiate with other clubs.
With the transfer window in full swing, it will be interesting to see which club manages to secure the talented Douglas Luiz and at what cost.
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