Aston Villa win race to sign Brazilian midfielder wanted by Unai Emery

Douglas Luiz is set to make a stunning return to Aston Villa, with The Telegraph reporting that the Brazilian midfielder will rejoin the club on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the season.

The move comes after Luiz’s loan at Nottingham Forest was officially terminated on Tuesday, at the player’s own request, clearing the path for an unexpected Villa Park reunion.

It marks a remarkable twist in a transfer journey few could have predicted.

Luiz only departed Villa in the summer of 2024...