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Aston Villa’s midfielder, Douglas Luiz, has talked about his future as teams like Arsenal and Juventus show interest in him.
The Brazilian player is often linked with leaving Villa, but this time it’s not only because many teams want him but also because Villa might need to sell players.
Coach Unai Emery is thinking about selling Luiz to help Villa balance their finances because the Premier League has strict profit and sustainability rules. Villa must sell some key players before they can buy new ones, especially since they are aiming for Champions League football.
According to the Daily Mail, Villa is now open to selling Luiz to manage their budget, catching the attention of Arsenal and Juventus. They are also considering offers for Colombian forward Jhon Duran and academy graduate Jacob Ramsey. Villa wants to raise money to buy Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, who might cost up to £50 million.
Ross Barkley is set to join Villa for about £5 million from Luton Town, which was recently relegated. Emery has admired Barkley for a long time, and his low price was hard to pass up.
To have a chance of signing Gallagher and other targets, Villa might have to let go of a valuable player like Luiz. This is a tough decision because Luiz is one of the best players at the club, even though his performance dipped in the latter half of the last season.
Douglas Luiz might make it difficult for Villa to sell him because he has expressed his commitment to the club. He told Sky Sports in December that he is happy at Aston Villa and focused on his success there.
“I am very happy to hear the stories but I am here at Aston Villa,” Luiz said. “My focus is totally here. I don’t spend a lot of time looking at the stories. I see them, but I don’t focus on that and I’m not looking at it every day. My head is here at Aston Villa. It is a club that opened its doors to me when I came to England, so I have a lot of affection and a lot of love for it.”
“I have been here for five years, so I have a big responsibility in our team now. I am one of our captains and that drives me a lot. I know the player I am, and I know the player I can become,” he said.
In summary, Douglas Luiz is committed to staying at Aston Villa despite interest from other big clubs. However, Villa might need to sell him and other key players to meet financial rules and bring in new talent. This situation creates a challenging decision for both the player and the club.
