Arsenal eye Douglas Luiz amid midfield reshuffle – sources

Arsenal are eyeing up a reshuffle of their midfield in January with Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz a number one goal and the way forward for Thomas Partey unsure, sources have informed ESPN.

Arsenal had three bids for Luiz rejected in September 2022 — the ultimate supply totalling round £25 million ($31.6m) — and the Brazil worldwide subsequently signed a brand new contract which ties him to Villa Park till 2026.

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Luiz has been a key determine for Unai Emery’s facet this season, beginning all 13 Premier League video games with Villa fourth within the desk following Sunday’s 2-1 win at Tottenham.

Arsenal’s curiosity stays however they’d seemingly should make a dramatically improved supply to persuade Villa to permit Luiz to depart in the course of such a promising marketing campaign.

Arsenal have restricted funds out there after spending greater than £200m in the summertime — considerably, their deal to signal goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford was structured initially as a £3m mortgage with an choice for a everlasting transfer price round £27m particularly to assist Arsenal’s compliance with monetary guidelines.

They might increase cash for brand spanking new signings with Partey’s departure. The midfielder has began simply three league video games this season amid ongoing damage issues.

The 30-12 months-outdated is now sidelined till the New Year with a hamstring concern and is because of be a part of up with Ghana for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from Jan. 13 to Feb. 11

Reports in Italy mentioned Juventus are monitoring Partey, and sources have informed ESPN that Arsenal thought-about permitting the midfielder to depart in the summertime however an acceptable supply did not materialise amid studies golf equipment in Saudi Arabia had been additionally on the time.

Arsenal are open to maintaining Partey but it surely stays to be seen whether or not a membership formalises their curiosity as his departure would give Arsenal extra monetary clout to check Villa’s resolve in maintaining Luiz.

Mikel Arteta might select to prioritise different areas, nevertheless, given they’re additionally monitoring Brentford striker Ivan Toney and Wolves winger Pedro Neto.