Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has name-checked Tottenham as the possible unnamed side who made a bid for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz last month, Give Me Sport report.

The Lowdown: Contract talks

Luiz, who has been playing in a slightly more creative role under Steven Gerrard, was a player in demand in the final weeks of the winter window.

The 23-year-old has just 18 months remaining on his Villa Park deal, with the club turning down three bids for the Brazilian, one of which was on deadline day.

David Ornstein didn't name the sides to make a formal offer and claimed that Villa are now looking to tie the midfielder down to a new deal in the Midlands.

The Latest: Bridge’s comments

Talking to Give Me Sport, Bridge shared what he was told more on who could have made a move for Luiz, citing both north London clubs.

“Douglas Luiz, the Brazilian midfielder. There was talk of a bid from an unnamed Premier League club. People said to me it was Tottenham, people said to me it was Arsenal.”

The Verdict: Correct call?

Villa failed to add to their midfield ranks last month despite looking to bring in both Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur, so keeping hold of Luiz seems to be the right decision.

Luiz is the only fit defensive midfielder available to Steven Gerrard at this moment in time due to Marvelous Nakamba’s injury.

Villa’s stance may have been different if Nakamba remained fit and a tempting bid came in for Luiz, but due to the circumstances, keeping hold of the Brazilian and making sure he isn’t in the final 12 months of his contract in the summer could turn out to be a shrewd call.

In other news: Villa and Lange now set to sign another young gem for Gerrard; personal terms agreed.