Arsenal are in the market for a new midfielder ahead of the January transfer window, with Douglas Luiz a top target.
Arsenal’s top target in the January transfer window is Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz,
But it will be difficult to secure his signature due to Villa’s form in the Premier League.
The Gunners have alternative options lined up, including Everton midfielder Amadou Onana
And Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, but both players may come with challenges.
Arsenal is also in the market for a striker, with potential interest in Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
Arsenal’s top target heading into the January transfer window is still Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz,
And journalist Ben Jacobs has provided an update to GIVEMESPORT on their alternative options to add another body in the middle of the park.
Arsenal badly wants Douglas Luiz
The Gunners have admired Luiz for a while now and even saw three bids rejected for him worth around £25m as recently as 18 months ago.
The Brazilian midfielder has kicked on immensely since then, so an offer of £25m is likely to be laughed at by the Midlands club.
It’s going to be a difficult task convincing Villa to part ways with one of their star players,
So Mikel Arteta will have alternatives lined up.
The Gunners stand a real chance of winning the Premier League title this season,
So they will be scouring the market for reinforcements to avoid being left behind their rivals in the window.
As mentioned, Luiz is a player that Arteta clearly admires and it wouldn’t be a surprise
If they pushed to secure his signature when the winter window opens for business.
ESPN have claimed that Luiz is Arsenal’s leading target, with the Gunners hoping to find a replacement for Thomas Partey, who has struggled with injury issues so far this season.
The Gunners are also admirers of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha,
But a move seems unlikely considering his age and the price tag the Cottagers are likely to demand.
The Portugal international turns 29 next year and it’s rare that we see the north London club recruit players approaching their thirties.
