Just a few weeks ago, 90Min reported that Gunners duo Edu Gaspar and Mikel Arteta are huge admirers of the Aston Villa midfielder.
Arsenal worked hard to try and sign Luiz in 2022, The Guardian reporting that the Gunners failed with a deadline-day move for him.
And in the last transfer window, journalist Dean Jones told GiveMeSport that Arsenal still want Luiz, saying it’s an “open secret”.
The Brazilian continues to impress for Villa and, on Thursday night, he played a big part in helping Unai Emery’s side to victory in the Europa Conference League.
Luiz came on as a substitute with the game at 1-1. In the 81st minute, he whipped in a superb ball over the AZ defence from outside the box for Ollie Watkins to head home first-time.
Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie loved what he saw from the 25-year-old Arsenal target.
“It was a delightful ball from Douglas Luiz,” he said, as per the Sky Sports website.
“The pick-out is spot-on for Watkins to make that run and Mat Ryan no chance.”
Luiz a great shout for Arsenal but unrealistic in January – TBR View
Luiz would be an amazing shout for Arsenal as a high-calibre player who is able to operate in various roles in midfield.
However, let’s face it – he’d be a very difficult player to sign mid-season.
After the £15million man signed fresh terms with Villa just last year, the Gunners would have to pay a huge sum if they want to sign him.
And obviously signing a key player from any club – particularly a top-flight club playing in Europe – is very difficult mid-season.
If any such move would happen, the likelihood is it would be in the summer, when the selling club can regroup.
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