Arsenal failed to get a Deadline Day deal over the line for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz but could return with a bid in the January transfer window.
Villa rejected three offers from the Gunners despite technical director Edu's efforts in trying to satisfy Mikel Arteta's demands for a new central midfielder before the summer transfer window slammed shut. Luiz is in the final year of his current deal at Villa Park and is showing no signs of being willing to sign a contract renewal to stay with Steven Gerrard's side.
Gerrard previously admitted that it is 'not in his hands' as to whether the 24-year-old stays at Villa stating that it's up to Luiz and his agent. The Gunners were keen to add a new midfielder to their squad after Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny picked up muscle injuries towards the end of August, though the former is set to return to action for the North London Derby on Saturday.
