Arsenal are said to have identified Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi as their top targets for midfield positions. Despite already spending a significant amount on Declan Rice from West Ham United last summer, the Gunners are looking to strengthen their midfield further for the upcoming season. Luiz and Zubimendi are both on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist, with Luiz impressing in the Premier League recently. In his most recent match against Manchester United, Luiz scored his eighth goal of the season, showcasing his talent even in a losing effort for Aston Villa. However, there are concerns within Villa Park that Luiz may be tempted to leave the club due to their recent struggles in the league. With just two wins in their last seven Premier League games, Villa’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season are in doubt, which could provide Arsenal with an advantage in their pursuit of Luiz. Since joining Villa from Manchester City in 2019, Luiz has been involved in a total of 41 goals in 186 appearances across all competitions.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com