Luiz has played a key part in Villa's resurgence under Unai Emery and Villa's climb up the Premier League table over the past year or so. His outstanding performances are said to have led to interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, with the latter seeing three bids rejected for Luiz last year.
Arsenal remain interested as Mikel Arteta eyes a solid midfield partnership with Declan Rice while the Reds also reportedly admire Luiz. However, Taylor sees no reason why he would want to leave the club following another exciting start to the season.
"It’s no surprise at all that he would attract interest and that is testament to his outstanding performances," Taylor told TEAMtalk. "He’s one of most important players in the team, he’s so influential. Teams will look at him because of the form he’s shown for a long period of time. It is a huge compliment that people talk about him. For me, the great thing is there is more to come from him."
Taylor adds that Luiz wouldn't be tempted even if a sizeable bid was tabled. "He’s stated he’s happy at Villa and why wouldn’t he be? He’s playing a huge part in a winning side and you wouldn’t think a move would appeal to him at the moment," he stated.
He has also heaped praise on the remarkable job from Emery. "What’s impressed me so much is the way he has transformed players who were already there, it’s clear to see how he has improved them and got the very best out of them," he continued.
"Looking around at managers at the top clubs, there is nobody else I’d rather have. We wouldn’t change him for anyone. We have great owners who will back the manager and he was their choice, which is proving to be a great one.
"There is money to back him and there have been some very astute signings made in areas that were needed. The move to bring in Monchi as sporting director is also paying off and it’s exciting times for Villa fans."
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