ARSENAL are now the odds-on favourites to sign Aston Villa’s midfield star Douglas Luiz today.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair who make Mikel Arteta’s side the 4/9 favourites.
That came after Liverpool’s price went from 2/1 this morning to a huge 14/1 this afternoon.
Luiz was an ever-present in the Villa midfield last season under Steven Gerrard.
But his time on the pitch has been limited due to the club’s transfer business.
That despite the very poor start they have made in the Premier League this term.
Steven Gerrard admitted Luiz’s future was ‘not in his control’ following last night’s defeat at the Emirates.
Despite saying he wanted to keep the 24-year-old, it does look like a deal could be struck as his contract runs out next summer.
Jurgen Klopp admitted last weekend that the midfield area was one he was now hoping to strengthen.
They are 14/1 now with Betfair for Luiz to join compatriot Fabinho in the Reds’ midfield.
But could last night’s game have been an audition for an Arsenal move?
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Well they are 4/9 favourites to sign Luiz before tonight’s 11pm deadline.
Aston Villa are still happy to keep hold of Luiz, knowing they won’t have time to spend the reported £20million fee.
That’s second favourite in the market with Betfair making it 13/8 he stays put.
West Ham and Chelsea are next at 16/1 and 25/1, respectively.
While Manchester United are next at 16/1 having missed out on several midfield targets this summer and splashing the cash on Casemiro for the holding midfield role.
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