During his four-year tenure at Aston Villa, Luiz has played 170 games, scoring 18 goals across various competitions. His contributions have helped the team reach the Europa Conference League this season. Additionally, Luiz has occasionally represented the Brazil national team since his debut in October 2019, earning nine caps.
According to reports from Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Luiz might be considering a move away from Aston Villa in the upcoming transfer window, and Arsenal is keen on securing his services. The Gunners, led by manager Mikel Arteta, are looking to strengthen their midfield, especially with uncertainties surrounding the future of Jorginho and Thomas Partey currently sidelined due to injury.
Although Luiz is believed to be Arsenal's preferred choice, Aston Villa is hopeful of keeping the midfielder. His current contract with Villa Park extends until the end of the 2025/26 season, ensuring that there's no immediate risk of losing him on a free transfer. Luiz has been a crucial part of Villa's performance this season, starting in 11 Premier League matches and scoring five goals.
Despite being rested in a recent Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar, Luiz made a significant impact coming off the bench, providing the match-winning assist for Ollie Watkins. Villa's victory in that game secured their place in the knockout stages of the competition. With upcoming group-stage matches against Legia Warsaw and Zrinjski Mostar, Luiz is likely to be spared, given the team's qualification status.
