Douglas Luiz has been linked with a summer move away from Aston Villa, with Arsenal among his prospective suitors.
Big clubs like Arsenal are keen on Douglas Luiz. But Aston Villa are hopeful of keeping hold of the 25-year-old midfielder beyond the summer transfer window as per a report by talkSPORT.
The Brazilian has established himself as one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for any club. Luiz operates as a defensive midfielder, but he is equally good when it comes to contributing creatively and scoring goals. The Brazilian midfielder has ten goals and ten assists in all competitions this season.
Arsenal are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements, and Luiz would be an upgrade on players like Jorginho and Thomas Partey. The 25-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and he will look to compete at the highest level.
A move to Arsenal will be an exciting opportunity for him. The North Londoners are pushing for the Premier League title since last season, and they could provide them with the platform to compete for major trophies.
Aston Villa need to keep Douglas Luiz
Aston Villa have put together an exciting squad as well. They have done quite well this season, and the West Midlands club are currently pushing for Champions League qualification. They are fifth in the league table, and it will be interesting to see if they can secure European qualification.
If they manage to finish in the top four, it could help them convince their top players to stay at the club. Unai Emery will want to hold on to his best players, and keeping Luiz at the club will be one of his priorities.
The 25-year-old has the attributes to improve further and establish himself as a top-class player. The South American midfield powerhouse will be hoping to take the next step in his development, and joining a big club could help him improve further.
He will be able to play alongside better players at a club like Arsenal, which could bring out the best in him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Aston Villa have shown substantial ambition in the recent windows, and they will have to convince the player of their plans in the coming seasons if they want to keep him at the club.
