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Arsenal weigh up bid for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz - after scoring against them on Wednesday - as Liverpool switch their focus to a loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo

Arsenal are considering a dramatic deadline day move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.

Earlier on Thursday, it emerged Liverpool had been sounded out about a move for the Brazilian as Jurgen Klopp sought cover for his injury-plagued squad.

But the Reds have now switched their attention to Juventus outcast Arthur Melo and look set to complete a loan deal for the Brazilian by the 11pm deadline.

Arsenal are considering a dramatic deadline day move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz

Arsenal are considering a dramatic deadline day move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz

Luiz's current deal at Villa Park is set to expire next summer but the 24-year-old could be set for an early exit after picking up interest from Jurgen Klopp's Premier League giants.