Aston Villa have already made £80m transfer request amid Arsenal interest

Despite Arsenal’s keen interest,

Aston Villa has already determined that their top midfield player Douglas Luiz is not for sale in January.

The Brazilian is not only an essential member of Unai Emery’s team,

but he also appears content in his home and has no desire to leave.

Arsenal and Villa are competing for the Premier League championship and,

in the event that Arsenal loses,

Champions League qualification. Emery will not acknowledge this.

The loss of Luiz to the North London team would exacerbate Villa’s situation and bolster a direct opponent,

further discouraging the transfer.

Although pleased by Arsenal’s interest,

the Brazil international remains committed to his current team.

“I’m glad to hear the stories,

but I’m at Aston Villa right now.

Luiz stated to Sky Sports in December,

“My focus is entirely here.”

“I glance at the tales occasionally,

but not very often. I see them,

but I don’t pay much attention to them or check them frequently.

Luiz remarked, “My head is here at Aston Villa.”

Emery has already discussed the circumstances as well.

“Douglas is getting better and better at what he does.

His level of dedication is astounding. Of course,

I want to keep him as I am really happy with him.

I believe he’s content with us because of his dedication to his country’s team and his incredible performances,

such as the one he had today. I’m after him. As of November 26, Emery remarked.

How much is Luiz worth?

Because Villa is not for sale,

they are not discussing any specific price,

although Luiz’s transfer value is likely in the neighborhood of £80 million.

The 25-year-old is valued at €60 million (£51.9 million) by Transfermarkt,

but he has probably boosted that amount recently.

The best method to estimate his approximate net worth,

is to consider any significant moves made in the previous 12 months to other Premier League teams.

Moises Caicedo went to Chelsea for £115 million,

while Declan Rice went to Arsenal for £105 million.

Moises Caicedo went to Chelsea for £115 million,

while Declan Rice went to Arsenal for £105 million.

Many would contend that Luiz isn’t all that far behind that level.