Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Barcelona and Arsenal target Douglas Luiz transfer moves

Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa has been identified by Barcelona sporting director

Deco as a top transfer target for the summer transfer window of the following year.

 

With Emery replacing Steven Gerrard as manager of Villa in November 2022, the

Brazil international has been playing at an incredible level. Luiz signed a new

deal with Villa a month prior to Emery’s arrival, having had three bids rejected by

Arsenal on the day of the transfer deadline.

 

Although Luiz is still a top priority for Arsenal and is admired by Mikel Arteta,

Villa may demand a sizable quantity of money before talks can begin in the

summer. According to Spanish reports, Monchi, the head of football operations

at Villa, has the potential to demand £100 million for Luiz.

In November, Emery stated, “Douglas is playing very well and he improves a lot.”

“His dedication is astounding. Of course, I want to keep him as I am really happy with him.

“I believe he’s content with us; his dedication to his country’s team and his

recent outstanding performances are truly remarkable.” I desire him.

 

Barca’s head coach Deco is said to have made multiple trips to England to see Luiz in action, notably during Villa’s 1-0

victory over Arsenal earlier this month. In actuality, Luiz would be an expensive

but valuable acquisition to any world football team.

Barcelona has a long history of financial problems; earlier this year, they were

penalized for filing false financial statements that included gains that

weren’t considered relevant income due to an FFP violation. They lost their

appeal of the ruling and had to forfeit €500,000.

 

Without the approximately €200 million in FFP revenue that is inadmissible, the

club has already acknowledged an operating loss. According to sources, they

could be eliminated from the Champions League the next season if they don’t pass

FFP, which would obviously cost them a significant source of income.

Bara are already in huge debt after accumulating €1.35 billion accumulated

on operation losses over the years. Another €1.5 billion has already been

committed on Espai Barca, their new stadium project.