We need a strengthening in the midfield and Luiz would sit well alongside Gueye.

Also, we need cover at left-back so both of these would be welcomed.

I can see Tagliafico starting, he's that good.

Imo both good acquisitions, Luis has the added factor of being a free kick taker which is something we've not had in years.

Get them in and search for more South Americans 👌

I would love to see both of these signings happen. Excellent pedigree. Luiz could play a little further forward with Gana in the side, he has real quality and mobility on the boil. Went right off the boil at Juventus but sometimes it just doesn't work out eh?

Tagliafico still has enough to push for Mykolenko's place and will add quality competition which has been sorely lacking in that position. Come on Blues, get signing some players!

My overall impression of Douglas Luis is that he can be a real asset but isn’t consistently.

Age and adjusting to a completely new league would be the stresses for Tagliafico.

Still, quality will out so let’s see if the manager / recruiters really fancy them.

I might be wrong but I suspect Douglas Luiz has now run out of oomph and is destined for life in Turkey or Saudi or as a bit part player in a Champions League club. Not sure he'd find his motivation to drop down from Juve and fight for our cause (which could be a fair bit less glamourous).

The next Douglas Luiz will be out there though - as a more long term development player.

I like Luiz, though tend to agree with Russell. I personally think we should be looking at Kieran Dewsbury Hall

I was surprised when Villa let Luiz go but he appeared to be sold to finance Onana as The Count wanted to stiffen up their defense. I have no doubt that he would be an improvement on James Garner.

Totally agree with Robert.

Luiz's star has faded even before he left Villa and the game is becoming more about rising young stars than fading veterans.

It is worrying that we are not being associated with the Elanga's and Hutchison's of this world.

And to think we could have tried a bit harder for Gyokeres.

Douglas Luiz in talks with West Ham.

Looks like we could miss out on him.