EARN YOUR SPURS Tottenham set to battle Arsenal for Douglas Luiz as they ‘prepare £32m transfer bid for Aston Villa midfielder’

TOTTENHAM are reportedly set for a £32million battle with Arsenal over Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz.

Posted Monday, January 31, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

The Mail claims Antonio Conte is a big fan of the Brazilian midfielder, who has just 18 months left on his Villa contract.

EARN YOUR SPURS Tottenham set to battle Arsenal for Douglas Luiz as they ‘prepare £32m transfer bid for Aston Villa midfielder’
Spurs are set to battle Arsenal for £32million-rated Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz Credit: Getty

Arsenal are believed to be exploring a late deadline day swoop for Luiz, 23.

But the Samba star, who has nine caps for his country, could end up at rivals Spurs instead.

Conte is eager for reinforcements before tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.

And having missed out on Porto’s Luis Diaz, the Italian tactician is finally set to make a signing in Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski.

An 18-month loan with the option to buy is nearly done, and a £20m deal for teammate Rodrigo Bentancur will reportedly follow.

But it appears Conte remains hopeful of also adding Luiz to his squad.

The Tottenham gaffer is also likely to sanction several departures, with Dele Alli, Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso set to follow Bryan Gil through the back door.

That would open up space for Luiz to join Spurs.

And a transfer for the Villa ace would also leave enemies Arsenal empty-handed.

Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to land a new central midfielder this month.

And with Roma reportedly stepping up their interest in Granit Xhaka, deadline day could see an epic battle between the two north London sides for Luiz’s coveted signature.