Tottenham are preparing a £32m offer for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz.

That’s according to The Daily Mail, and, as to be expected, a number of Villa fans have been reacting to the news on social media.

Luiz has just 18 months remaining on his Villa Park contract and has recently been linked with a move to Arsenal. However, it seems as if their rivals, Spurs, are now looking at the Brazilian with the deadline fast approaching.

According to The Daily Mail, there is a sense of panic around Tottenham after missing out on numerous targets, with the club now preparing a £32m bid for Luiz.

They add that Spurs look set to fail with their pursuit of the central midfielder too though, who Steven Gerrard is keen to keep.

Reports prior to this update suggested that Villa were set to open talks over a new contract for Luiz, and Tottenham’s interest may well speed up that process.

Villa fans react

@villareport relayed The Daily Mail’s claim regarding Luiz on Twitter. This is what these Villa supporters had to say in reply, with reaction mixed over a possible exit.

“Jesus Christ I’d be happy if we got £15 million for him let alone £32 million. Take the money and buy someone better for half the price”

Credit: @NooneAVFC

“Please no. £45 million at least!”

Credit: @AstonVilla_info

“SELL HIM OH MY DAYS £32M”

Credit: @JPackers12

“Are you joking?”

Credit: @LeoAVFC82

“Laughable”

Credit: @DL1992_

“This would really liven things up.”

Credit: @avfcdiggy

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