Unai Emery has stated that he wishes to retain Douglas Luiz, who has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.
Aston Villa moved ahead of Tottenham Hotspur into fourth place after a tense 2-1 win away from home on Sunday.
Ange Postecoglou’s side started quickly and broke the deadlock thanks to a Giovani Lo Celso strike after a barrage of close calls.
But, as with most of their games this season, Spurs faded as the game progressed, and Villa began to grow in stature, with Pau Torres tying the game up before the break.
After some nice link-up play with Youri Tielemans, Ollie Watkins scored to give Villa all three points.
Emery praised his players after the game, but singled out Luiz, who has been linked with a move away from the club.
The Spanish manager stated that he is’very happy’ with the 25-year-old and ‘wants to keep him’.
“I believe he is content with us because of his dedication to his national team and performances like today.” “I want him,” he said, according to Express and Star.
The Brazilian midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in the previous season, and the same transfer rumors are resurfacing as the January transfer window approaches.
