Liverpool could reportedly make Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz the long term successor to Fabinho.
The 23-year-old ace has been superb for the Midlands club this season and Steven Gerrard has set about further improving the Brazilian.
Now, a report from the Express, as cited by Anfield Edition on Twitter has suggested that Jurgen Klopp could target Luiz to replace his compatriot.
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz could fulfill Fabinho’s duties as his long term replacement at Anfield.
With only 12 months remaining on his contract, the Brazilian could be available in the summer. [@DExpress_Sport] pic.twitter.com/UW790Ddnjl
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) March 8, 2022
The report claims that there is ‘plenty of interest’ in the five-cap Brazil ace with Arsenal and Tottenham both interested.
Described as ‘underrated’ by Ian Wright, the combative midfielder has been catching the eye across the league.
So far this season Luiz has earned a 6.96 average Sofascore rating from 22 Premier League outings. Slightly below Fabinho’s 7.00 score from 20 league appearances.
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Still just 28, there is certainly no immediate need to consider replacing the man affectionately dubbed as the ‘lighthouse’ for an unrivalled ability to spot danger.
However, valued at £31.5million and in the final 18 months of a deal at Villa Park, this summer window may present a golden opportunity to add Luiz to the Anfield ranks.
A weakness in Jurgen Klopp’s ranks has been the drop-off when Fabinho is unavailable.
Signing the talented Brazilian would solve that issue and ensure the ongoing succession plan has another piece.
