Friday evening gossip and one of the more intriguing speculative stories around Aston Villa: could Douglas Luiz return to Birmingham? The midfielder left Villa for Juventus last summer in a deal that included various player exchanges and appeared to represent good business at the time. But Juventus's season has not delivered the results their investment suggested, and there are reports that the club is open to movement in their squad this summer. The Villa perspective: Dougie Luiz was one of Villa's best players during the seasons that established their top-four presence. His aggressive defending in midfield, his carrying quality, and his set-piece delivery — particularly from corners — were significant contributions. However, Villa have moved on. Youri Tielemans has settled into the defensive midfield role. The squad has evolved around different personnel. A return would raise questions about Tielemans' position and the balance of the midfield. Emery's likely view: if the price is right and the fit is correct for the system, a return is not out of the question. But it is not a priority. The gossip remains speculative. The Forest fixture on Sunday is what matters. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 05:00 UTC | The City Ground 🏆 GW30 | Friday Gossip: Luiz Return?