Aston Villa duo Emi Martinez and Douglas Luiz will be assessed ahead of the visit of Wolves.Martinez played in Argentina’s win over Peru on Friday, with Luiz coming off the bench in Brazil’s 4-1 victory against Uruguay, and they will be the last of Villa’s internationals to return.Leon Bailey (hamstring) is out and Bertrand Traore (thigh) will be assessed, while Keinan Davis an...Full Story »

Ancelotti asked Luiz to join Real Madrid (Globo) The Brazilian player instead decided it was time to leave Europe Carlo Ancelotti asked David Luiz to join him at Real Madrid before the centre-back instead chose Flamengo, writes Globo. Luiz ultimately decided to return to his home country of Brazil in order to replicate his European success in a new continent. Pellegrini set for new Roma co...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea and Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer. The 34-year-old left the Gunners after his deal expired in June and has now linked up with the Brazilian giants. David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer Luiz has signed a contract until December 2022. He will wear the No 23. Flamengo tweeted: "Born in Diadema, he traveled the world and...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

David Luiz has been available to sign on a free transfer since Arsenal let him go in the summer, and reports suggest a move back to his native Brazil is on the cards David Luiz is reportedly set to return to Brazil after being released by Arsenal this summer, turning down the chance to join Marseille. Luiz is a free agent right now following his Gunners exit back in July, with Mikel Arteta cho...Full Story »

Real Madrid plan to offer Benzema new contractBenzema’s magic moment continues. Real Madrid are planning to offer Karim a new contract until June 2023 in the next weeks, there’s no rush - the relationship is great, Real will discuss with Benzema ‘at the right moment’ as they’re so happy with him.  — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 18, 2021 Mende...Full Story »

David Luiz will leave Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. The 34-year-old attended a meeting with senior figures at the club on Friday which concluded without an extension to his existing agreement. Sources say the Gunners have made clear their respect for Luiz's contribution but are seeking to strengthen the centre-back area with younger alter...Full Story »

David Luiz's Arsenal contract expires at the end of the season and he is expected to depart the Emirates. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both reportedly interested in signing Joachim Andersen this summer. Andersen has been on loan at Fulham this season and his performances under Scott Parker saw him handed the captain's armband on several occasions. Now that Fulham's relegation to the Champ...Full Story »