The Gunners are looking to strengthen their backline ahead of tomorrow’s 5pm deadline.
That’s after the departure of Laurent Koscielny to Bordeaux and finishing outside the top four in the Premier League last season.
Now French outlet L’Equipe claim Luiz has decided he wants to join Arsenal.
The reports also state Arsenal and Chelsea are in advanced talks over making the deal happen before the deadline.
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