Aston Villa snub Douglas Luiz purchase as Juventus face repeat of Arthur problem

Aston Villa will not exercise their option to purchase Douglas Luiz this summer, leaving Juventus with a significant transfer headache over a player who has now been rejected by two clubs in the same season and has barely featured since March.

According to CalcioMercato, Villa signed the Brazilian on a loan deal with a purchase option only, meaning they are under no obligation to make the move permanent.

Unai Emery’s side used Douglas Luiz almost exclusively as emergency cover during periods of injury or suspension...