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

Arsenal could turn towards Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz after missing out on Bruno Guimaraes. Lyon midfielder Guimaraes is set to undergo a medical at Newcastle United this week. The Magpies have reportedly agreed a £33m to sign the Brazilian playmaker. Gunners chief Edu held a long-term interest in Guimaraes but he must now move on. According to the Express, Edu is spying move...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard takes charge of his first game as Aston Villa boss and does not expect Douglas Luiz to return in time.The Brazilian has been out since the end of October due to a hamstring injury, while Gerrard will also be without fellow midfielders Morgan Sanson (illness) and Trezeguet (knee).Central defender Ezri Konsa is back in contention after serving a one-game ban as Villa bid to halt a f...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA midfielder Douglas Luiz has confirmed he is dating Women's ace Alisha Lehmann after the pair uploaded a loved-up snap on social media. Switzerland international Lehmann, 22, took to her Instagram story where the pair could be seen enjoying a smooch. Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz and Villans Women's star Alisha Lehmann have confirmed they are dating And Brazilian ace Luiz, 23, then ...Full Story »

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 »