Weston McKennie was earlier offered to Premier League clubs after contract extension talks stalled. Douglas Luiz had interest from Arsenal but no move materialized. Luiz is now set to move to Italy as Villa looks to refresh its midfield. Both players feature for their national teams in Copa America.
Aston Villa needs to offload players to adhere to Premier League's financial rules. Owner Sawiris is considering legal action against the league, calling Profit and Sustainability Rules 'anti-competitive.' Manchester City holds a sell-on fee for Luiz with uncertainties about the swap deal's implications.
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