Steven Gerrard: Douglas Luiz will understand why Arsenal bids were rejected

Midfielder Luiz, who scored against Arsenal in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at the Emirates, is out of contract next summer but Gerrard expects him to refocus quickly

STAYING PUT: Douglas Luiz was the subject of bids from Arsenal on deadline day. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Boss Steven Gerrard believes Douglas Luiz will understand why Aston Villa rejected Arsenal’s deadline-day moves for him.

The Gunners had three bids turned down on Thursday, the last being around £25million.