Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.

Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

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But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.

They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25- year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.

Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.

Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.

Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.

But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.

However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.

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Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.

Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho.