Liverpool summer transfer target agrees new deal with Villa

Douglas Luiz has agreed to extend his contract with Aston Villa

Douglas Luiz has agreed to a contract extension with Aston Villa

Liverpool were reportedly in for the Aston Villa midfielder as an emergency target before the summer transfer window deadline day. 

But now it has  been gathered that he has just signed a new deal to extend his stay with the Midlands club.

Luiz contract was due to expire next summer. A number of Premier League clubs including Arsenal had shown interest on the midfielder but have now been dealt a blow in the player's pursuit.