Liverpool are once again being linked with a move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The Reds were credited with an interest in Luiz during the final hours of the transfer window. Reports on deadline day claimed that Liverpool could make a bid to sign the Brazil international before the window closed.
However, it was Arsenal who made an offer for Luiz, with reports claiming they had several bids rejected by Villa. It was thought the highest was valued at around £25million.
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Now, according to a report in Italy, Liverpool could swoop for Luiz in the near future. As claimed by Calciomercato , the 24-year-old has been identified as a “main target” for the Reds, although it does not say whether that is for January or next summer.
The report goes on to say, though, that Liverpool could offer a swap deal to persuade Villa to do business. It has been claimed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is currently injured, could be offered as part of a potential deal to bring Luiz to Anfield.
Given Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract runs out at the end of the season, the report might be thinking a move in January is possible. Luiz’s contract at Villa Park is also set to expire in the summer.
As well as Liverpool and Arsenal, a host of other clubs are being credited with an interest in Luiz. Serie A trio Juventus, Roma and AC Milan have all been listed as possible suitors.
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