Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Douglas Luiz has delayed on signing a contract extension at Aston Villa - cracking open the window to a possible move to Arsenal.
As previously reported by Sportsmail, Arsenal are considering a third move for the 24-year-old Brazilian, partly because of injury concerns about Thomas Partey.
A deadline day move by the Gunners failed to materialise, and it is thought the London club may come back with a lower offer than the one they tabled back in September.
Aston Villa's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz has been the subject of many bids from Arsenal
Speaking ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Leeds United, manager Gerrard told reporters that Luiz had stalled on new contract talks - but that the Brazilian was very focused in working hard for the club despite the speculation around his future.