Journalist Neil Moxley believes that Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz has almost little chance of leaving Villa Park once the winter transfer window closes, giving him ‘no possibility’ of being transferred in January.
This season, Luiz has been playing brilliantly for Aston Villa. The midfielder has excelled for Unai Emery’s team and established himself as one of the league’s top players. A major factor in the Villans’ early success, there had been rumors that Luiz may start up shop and head somewhere else.
The Brazil international was only likely to quit the Champions League contenders under a certain set of circumstances, according to Moxley, who has refuted the rumors.
Luiz has had a fantastic first half of the season for Aston Villa.
When the Premier League season was halfway through in August, very few would have predicted that Aston Villa would finish one point behind the leaders. However, the West Midlands team’s impressive start to the season has put them in the running for the championship in 2024. Their thrilling comeback victory against Brentford this past Saturday marked their fifth straight league victory; they had previously defeated Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.
Aston Villa, one of the hottest teams in the division and, to be honest, all of Europe, owe a lot to midfield anchor Luiz, who has elevated his game this season. Luiz has been instrumental in the Premier League; only England international and top scorer Ollie Watkins has a better ranking, averaging a 7.20 WhoScored rating for his games.
It’s evident in Luiz’s goal contributions for Aston Villa as well; in all competitions, the 25-year-old has racked up six goals and four assists while playing as their deepest midfield player. It’s also not surprising that, given his excellent play, there are increasing rumors that he may be leaving Aston Villa.
Back in October, Moxley told GIVEMESPORT that Luiz’s profile was starting to get traction. The writer wondered whether a return to Man City was possible as the triple champions tried to find a solution for their Kalvin Phillips issue. Nevertheless, the team rumored to be most interested is Arsenal.
While transfer source Dean Jones stated to GIVEMESPORT last month that Arsenal was becoming enthusiastic about Luiz, he dismissed the likelihood of him relocating to the Emirates Stadium. It happened in the midst of rumors that in January, Luiz may go for as cheap as £60 million—a figure that has since been written out.
An update on Neil Moxley by Douglas Luiz
In response to a question on the reported £60 million asking price, Moxley said that not even twice that much would ensure Luiz’s departure from Villa Park the following month. Aston Villa is reportedly holding out for a sizable transfer fee, should any teams make an approach. The journalist told GIVEMESPORT that the former European champions aren’t ready to take the chance of ending their season by caving in.
Luiz in the starting lineup for the improbable Villans will continue the title rise
When Aston Villa is about to make history, why would they sell? Emery’s team has never made it to the Champions League, but they stand a decent chance of placing in the top four this season, even if winning the championship proves to be too much for the Villa Park team.
Following their encounter against Sheffield United on Friday at Villa Park, they will go to Old Trafford on Boxing Day to take on a patchy Manchester United team. Finally, they will host Burnley to cap up an incredible 2023. They play Middlesbrough in the FA Cup to open the new year, and then they play Everton at Goodison Park to resume their Premier League season.
‘Bigger statement signing’ is what Aston Villa should aim for instead of Brereton Diaz.
BY HARRY WHITTINGHAM PUBLISHED 1 DAY AGO Villa Park pundit Micah Richards has advised Aston Villa to buy Villarreal striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
According to transfer source Dean Jones, Aston Villa has to “make more of a statement” than only acquiring Villarreal striker Ben Brereton Diaz during the 2024 winter transfer window at Villa Park. Micah Richards made this allegation.
With a strong start to the 2023–24 Premier League season, Unai Emery’s Villans team has guaranteed their place in the Europa Conference League’s round of 16, having won their group.
Sensing a unique opportunity that might not come around again, Villa may try to strengthen their chances of making it into the 2024–25 Champions League by entering the January market. After finding it difficult to adjust to life at Villarreal after joining La Liga in the summer transfer window of 2023, Brereton Diaz may become available on the market; he has yet to score for the team.
