As we approach the January transfer window, Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz remains Arsenal’s top target. Journalist Ben Jacobs has updated GIVEMESPORT on Arsenal’s other alternatives to add another player to the centre of the park.
Luiz has long been adored by the Gunners, who only 18 months ago had three bids for about £25 million rejected for him. The Midlands club is probably going to scoff at a £25 million bid since the Brazilian midfielder has improved greatly since then.
Since persuading Villa to leave with one of their best players is going to be tough, Mikel Arteta will have backup plans. With a genuine shot at winning the Premier League this year, the Gunners will be searching the market for reinforcements to make sure they don’t fall behind their competitors in the transfer window.
Arteta wants to play in midfield.
As was previously noted, Arteta is obviously impressed with Luiz as a player, so it wouldn’t be shocking if they made a strong effort to get his signature when the winter transfer market opens. Luiz is reportedly Arsenal’s top target, according to ESPN. The Gunners are looking to replace Thomas Partey, who has had trouble with injuries this season.
Aston Villa’s Premier League team vs Douglas Luiz 2023/24
Figures
Productivity
squad standings
Total assessment
7.20
=2nd
Aspirations
5
=2nd
Supports
Two
= Fifth
cards in yellow
5
=2nd
shots in each match
1.9%
Secondly
success rate in passing
88.5 percent
fourth
Average number of passes made in a game
A 59.7
Secondly
number of tackles in each game
3.3.2
= initial
defeated in each game
3.3.1
The Fifth
Figures sourced from WhoScored as of December 22, 23
It will be difficult to get Luiz away from the Midlands club given how important a player he is to Unai Emery. Options have been arranged by Arteta and his recruitment staff; nonetheless, the north London firm will need to examine alternatives. Amadou Onana, a midfielder for Everton, is reportedly under intense observation by Arsenal. Although the Toffees could likewise be unwilling to sell, they are somewhat more susceptible to a sale because of their financial issues.
Although Joao Palhinha, a midfielder for Fulham, is a player the Gunners also want, a move appears improbable given his age and the amount the Cottagers will probably seek. The Portugal international will turn 29 in 2020, and the North London club seldom ever hires athletes who are getting close to their 30s.
Ivan Toney’s representative could have issued Arsenal a “come and get me plea.”
Prior to the January transfer window, Arsenal has been connected to the striker.
Ben Jacobs, who Arsenal plans to bolster in January
Luiz is still Arsenal’s primary target, according to Jacobs, but given Aston Villa’s performance in the Premier League, this will be a challenging trade to complete. While he is not aware of any firm developments between the Gunners and Everton’s Onana, the journalist continues, stating that Palhinha is a player who is admired and that Fulham wants a high amount. In a statement to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs stated…
“In January, Arsenal plans to bolster. They are definitely in the running for the title, which puts them in a similar situation to last season, but it’s considerably closer this time. Between Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester City, there isn’t much of a difference. Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa is still the top target, but given how well Villa is doing, it won’t be simple. Joao Palhinha is admired, and Liverpool is not in the running for him, which is fantastic news. Fulham, meanwhile, is demanding a high price. Despite some indications that they have cooled their interest, I am still certain that Bayern Munich will make a comeback. Bayern is being reticent about the sum as well, but Fulham could decide to take advantage of Palhinha in order to raise money for their chase of Andre of Fluminense. Amadou Onana of Everton and Arsenal have some connections, but I am not aware of anything particularly solid between them.”
A striker is what the Gunners desire.
Dominic Solanke, a forward for Bournemouth, has been the subject of surprising links to Arsenal, who are reportedly keeping an eye on the player in preparation for a possible deal. In the unlikely event that the north London club were to sign him, it may not be the most thrilling signing, but he undoubtedly understands where the aim is.
It’s also believed that, in spite of Chelsea’s interest, Arsenal is dominating the competition to sign Brentford attacker Ivan Toney. Whether Arteta’s budget allows him to add a top-tier midfielder and striker during the January transfer window is something to watch.
