Though the midfield has improved game by game, Arsenal could benefit from a midfield signing during the winter transfer window.
Declan Rice has been outstanding since his arrival, demonstrating that he is a Gunner for all seasons. Kai Havertz is also gradually establishing himself in Arsenal’s midfield alongside the dependable Martin Odegaard.
Even yet, with Partey’s injuries making him unreliable, one could argue Arsenal don’t have another top-tier midfield optio — no insult to Jorginho, Fabio Vieira, and Emile Smith Rowe.
Arsenal requires another world-class midfielder to complement their first three (Odegaard, Havertz, and Rice).
Douglas Luiz is without a doubt this midfielder. Many will agree that the Aston Villa player has the potential to make Arsenal’s midfield unrivaled not only in the Premier League but also throughout Europe.
Recruiting Luiz is both simple and difficult. It is simple in the sense that, according to Football Insider, the Brazilian is interested in a move to a big club like Arsenal; he wants to take the next step. The difficult thing is that Arsenal may find it difficult to complete his transfer since Villa may demand a large sum, similar to what the Declan Rice transfer demanded.
Arsenal is unlikely to secure another £100 million-plus acquisition. But what if they make a player-plus-cash bid to Unai Emery’s side? What if they include Emile Smith Rowe in their offer for Luiz? Do you think it would entice them to consent to the swoop?
Luiz has been in outstanding form this season. He may be a deep-lying midfielder, but that hasn’t stopped him from adding goals. In 17 league games, he has 5 goals and 3 assists.
That being said, he could not only contribute goals to Arsenal’s game, but as a dead ball specialist, he could also assist Arsenal in continuing to flourish in that area.
Sam P
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We literally don’t have a 1st team left back, should be a priority.
Why is this article here? Villa nor any other top 6 team are Never going to sell their star playing January to another top6 competitor ???
No way Luiz good enough for us
Yes Douglass Luiz would make our midfield stronger so too would Paulhino, but Paqueta would make our midfield more lethal.
Luiz is an average player we don’t need. Edu has been pushing for this player for months. Fofona of Monaco is far better than him. Edu is chasing him because he is handled by Mendes, Edu’s superagent friend but I’m hopeful Arteta will not succumb to the pressure and rather look for a better player in Europe.
Instead of wasting 35m on Fabio, we could’ve used the same amount to buy Kudus who has proved a success for West Ham
The agent for Fabio is a man called Mendes, Edu’s friend. He would continue to push in average players once Edu is here.
Fabio is real talent bro give it tym you will realise
Money spent on Fabio wasn’t a waste sire people should most times reason properly before opening their mouth.
Youssef Fofana is who I hope the club are looking at. For me he would be the best option when you consider multiple factors i.e potential transfer fee, availability l, versatility etc.
He has the physicality combined with technical qualities, box to box midfielder but can also play as the number six and is now a regular for the France national team. I remember first seeing at the Qatar world cup and being impressed.
No not at all!
He is Not better than what we have. He hasn’t got a great goals to game ratio or created a lot. Their are also better defensive midfielders for less money. Unless he was available for less than £30 million, I would look elsewhere for value. Smith Rowe is a better player if he can remain fit and havertz is starting to show his ability. Value for money, he is nowhere near what villa want for him. Rather buy Fulham’s palhinho, or a tall TargetMan to net us 20 goals.
Luiz is a good player as is smith Rowe, but he is not a great player with great stats. For the money villa would demand, you would want a player with great stats not just good stats. We already have players on that level, it is just a shame about their injury records hold them back. Arteta should look for a great player, like Rice’s level or Odeguaard’s level. Luiz is not on par with those two midfielders. Anyway a 20 goal TargetMan is more of an improvement for Arsenal’s title challenge.
Luiz stats look good to me. For someone in his position, five goals in seventeen games is more than decent. I see you’ve become a Rice fan at last.😉😏
SAM P writes that Douglas Luiz has” potenial”, with which I agree.
But I suggest that for the sort of money Villa would be asking for – even if only in theory, as I CANNOT POSSIBLY ENVISAGE THEM LETTING HIM LEAVE – we need FAR better than mere “potential” !
Who agrees and who disagrees and IF you disagree, then WHY?
Straight even swap with Smith Rowe without money changing hands.
Forget it, we are not interested in him.
I’m pleased to see that the majority don’t rate him and that’s just as well because Aston Villa have no intention to sell. And even if they did consider it which they won’t you’re looking at £120 m for starters
Firmly Agreed!
It is clearly a non starter and for severl reasons , the prohibitive cost being just ONE of several reasons WHY it will not happen. Vila wont wish to sell him and I dont see him making any fuss in staying put either.
Move on then to something that has POSSIBLE LEGS. This story has no legs and aint happening. Simple as that!
The arrival of Douglas Luiz will make Arsenal midfield unbeatable,and the best in the world.Gunners 4 life