Luiz Set to Rejoin Aston Villa on Loan

Overview

Aston Villa has finalized an agreement to bring back former midfielder Douglas Luiz on a temporary deal. The 27-year-old currently plays for Nottingham Forest but will be completing his move to Villa Park prior to the impending transfer deadline.

Transfer Details

• Current Club: Nottingham Forest (on loan from Juventus)
• New Club: Aston Villa
• Loan Details: Luiz’s move includes an option for Villa to purchase him outright.

Chelsea expressed interest in signing the Brazilian player, but reports indicate that his preferred destination is Villa, where he previously made 204 appearances from 2019 to 2024.

Background Information

Aston Villa sold Luiz to Juventus for £42.5 million in June 2024. However, his time in Serie A has been limited, with only three starts before he joined Nottingham Forest in August 2025.

Squad Challenges

Villa manager Unai Emery is seeking to strengthen his midfield after several injuries. Captain John McGinn is sidelined for up to two months due to a knee problem, and Boubacar Kamara is likely out for the season with a knee injury. Additionally, Youri Tielemans will also be unavailable for a while after suffering an injury during a match against Newcastle on Sunday.

Recent Transfer Miss

Earlier this month, Villa missed out on signing Conor Gallagher, who chose to join Tottenham from Atletico Madrid for £35 million instead.

Current Standing

As it stands, Aston Villa is positioned third in the Premier League, trailing leaders Arsenal by four points, and they have successfully advanced to the Europa League round of 16, with one group stage match still remaining.

Upcoming Signing

Aston Villa is also anticipated to finalize the signing of striker Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for £18 million. This comes after the Turkish club activated an £11.2 million buy option for Abraham, who was on loan from AS Roma. Abraham has already undergone a medical in the UK.