Douglas Luiz is set to hand Steven Gerrard a major boost by putting pen to paper over a new three-year contract extension at Aston Villa as he looks to cement his place as one of the Villans' key players

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is set to sign a new contract to provide boss Steven Gerrard with a major boost.

Sportsmail understands the Brazil international is to sign a new three-year deal at Villa Park to cement his position as one of the club’s key players.

Luiz currently has less than 12 months to run on his existing deal, meaning he could leave the Premier League club on a free transfer at the end of the season.

But talks over an extension are at an advanced stage with the expectancy now that the 24-year-old will sign fresh terms to end uncertainty over his future.