{"id":1354241,"date":"2024-06-10T13:55:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T12:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1354241"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:26:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:26:47","slug":"arsenal-transfer-target-douglas-luiz","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/arsenal-transfer-target-douglas-luiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Transfer Target: Why Gunners are monitoring midfield maestro Luiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The race for Douglas Luiz\u2019s signature is hotting up \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> could be set to move for Aston Villa\u2019s midfield star.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mikel Arteta\u2019s outfit have a long-standing interest in the Brazilian, having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/transfer\/news\/12691\/12686825\/arsenals-improved-gbp23m-douglas-luiz-bid-rejected-as-aston-villa-sign-leander-dendoncker-from-wolves\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attempted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to buy him for \u00a325million back in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/dream-realistic-wildcard-three-ways-arsenal-could-line-up-after-the-transfer-window\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Three ways Arsenal could line up after the transfer window<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they will face stiff competition to secure his signature this summer, with Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/06\/08\/aston-villa-set-asking-price-arsenal-sign-douglas-luiz-deadline-20998201\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reportedly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> circling the 26-year-old.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[dugoutvideo id=&#8221;eyJrZXkiOiIiLCJwIjoic3F1YXdrYSIsInBsIjoiZjBEVXZyWkwifQ==&#8221; partner=&#8221;squawka&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the battle for Luiz intensifies, we assess why he is on the Gunners\u2019 radar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Midfield mainstay<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thomas Partey is a formidable midfield presence when fit, but Arsenal\u2019s No5 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/thomas-partey\/verletzungen\/spieler\/230784\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed 26 matches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with injury last season.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more reliable partner for Declan Rice is therefore required this summer \u2014 and players don\u2019t come much more durable than Luiz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He racked up an impressive 3001 minutes of Premier League action in 2023\/24, as well as featuring in 18 cup matches for the Villans. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last season wasn\u2019t an anomaly, either, with the Rio de Janeiro native playing a minimum of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/6f7d826d\/Douglas-Luiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 league games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in all five of his campaigns at Villa Park.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luiz\u2019s availability will undoubtedly appeal to Arteta, as Arsenal prepare to challenge for continental and domestic glory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1354245 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-110x138.png 110w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-56x70.png 56w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-1229x1536.png 1229w, 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https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-16x20.png 16w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135029\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-defensive-action-area-and-stats.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>All-round impact<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luiz\u2019s all-round attributes could significantly boost Arsenal\u2019s midfield, both in and out of possession. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is a creative presence on the ball, registering five league assists \u2014 and a further five in cup competitions \u2014 while ranking inside the division\u2019s top 30 players for chances created (53) and big chances created (10).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 14-cap international also performs similarly well when it comes to completed through-balls (8), crosses (31) and passes into the final third (417).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But he is a capable ball-winner, too, regaining possession a total of 184 times across multiple areas of the pitch.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not a player who tops the charts for any specific metric, Luiz\u2019s ability to contribute effectively to attack and defence makes him a valuable presence in the centre of the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1354246 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-110x138.png 110w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-56x70.png 56w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-52x65.png 52w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-80x100.png 80w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-180x225.png 180w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-192x240.png 192w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-799x999.png 799w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-85x106.png 85w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-16x20.png 16w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135131\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-passes-made-movements-and-stats.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Set-piece threat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing Luiz would boost Arsenal\u2019s set-piece armoury ahead of next season.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He assisted three league goals directly from free-kicks last term, which was only bettered by six players. That is in addition to a further two free-kick assists in the Europa Conference League.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four of his nine top-flight goals also came from the penalty spot \u2014 though Arteta is unlikely to take Bukayo Saka off spot-kick duties, after he converted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/squads\/18bb7c10\/2023-2024\/all_comps\/Arsenal-Stats-All-Competitions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all six of his attempts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2023\/24.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Aston Villa <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/aston-villa-ffp-position-explained-29314874\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">believed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be at risk of breaching the Premier League\u2019s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), Luiz is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.football365.com\/news\/aston-villa-want-50m-arsenal-target-romano-swap-deal-douglas-luiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rumoured<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be available for a fee of around \u00a350m.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That would be a solid investment by the Gunners, if they can move ahead of Milan and Juventus in the race for the Villans\u2019 midfield maestro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1354247 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-110x138.png 110w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-56x70.png 56w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-52x65.png 52w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-80x100.png 80w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-180x225.png 180w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-192x240.png 192w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-799x999.png 799w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-85x106.png 85w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-16x20.png 16w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2024\/06\/10135225\/1354241_1354241_Luiz-radar.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race for Douglas Luiz\u2019s signature is hotting up \u2014 and Arsenal could be set to move for Aston Villa\u2019s midfield star. 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