Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in battle to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to undergo squad renewals in the summer, albeit for different reasons.
Although the Gunners will try to increase their squad with a view to competing for the first division crown, their city rivals are expected to see finishing in the top four as a realistic goal considering their poor start to the season.
The north Londoners have a common target as they have been linked with Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. by Spanish source Transfers (h/t 90min). Luiz joined Juve last summer in a swap deal that saw Villa Aston He signs Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea, but has been left restless in Turin with less than 400 minutes under his belt in all competitions so far this season.
A return to the Premier League, where he thrived with Aston Villa, has been mooted, with both Arsenal and Tottenham among those interested in the Brazilian.
Arsenal likely to beat Tottenham according to Luiz
Tottenham Hotspur will undergo a major rebuilding project this summer but signing a central midfielder is unlikely to be high on their priority list. Ange Postecoglou would ideally like to focus on defense and attack, as his engine room is relatively safe with players like Pape Mata Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma.
However, Arsenal will need a defensive midfielder as Thomas Partey is expected to leave the Emirates Stadium as a free agent at the end of this season. Mikel Arteta I would consider Douglas Luiz as the perfect profile for the position given that he is still 26 years old and has the best years of his career ahead of him, he is a proven option in the Premier League and can also score goals and assists.
With Thiago Motta unlikely to have the Juventus midfielder for much longer, the possibility of a transfer A reasonable price should not be ruled out either. luiz The valuation on Transfermarkt is £37 million. and Arsenal should expect to pay that amount to sign a player who will fit like a sock into their manager's plans.
