TOTTENHAM and Arsenal are set to compete for midfielder Douglas Luiz.

If Spurs sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, they will pursue the Aston Villa player.

Arsenal are ready to sabotage Tottenham’s pursuit of Douglas Luiz.Photographer: Rex

However, they will face competition from Arsenal, who are interested in signing the Brazilian again.

They were interested in Luiz last summer, but the 25-year-old signed a new deal with Villa Park.

Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks set to leave the club.

Atletico Madrid is in talks, and his former club Bayern Munich is also interested.

Conor Gallagher, 23, of Chelsea, is also on Postecoglou’s radar.

However, his availability may be contingent on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.

Caicedo has been a target for Mauricio Pochettino’s side throughout the transfer window.

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

This summer, Brighton are expected to pay £100 million for the Ecuadorian midfielder.

Liverpool is also interested in Caicedo as a possible replacement for Fabinho.

Kai Havertz speaks after his first Arsenal goal

After a difficult time at Chelsea, many fans were concerned about Havertz’s move to Arsenal, but he allayed their fears with a stunning goal.

Havertz now appears to be attempting to deflect criticism by writing on social media: “Already there” with an arrow shot through the heart and a yawning emoji.

Havertz appears to be an appealing signing for Arsenal, and fans will be hoping that it is a risk that pays off.

Havertz has just scored Arsenal’s first goal.

The 24-year-old has shone at his former club Bayer Leverkusen, but has yet to do so in the fog. Mikel Arteta hopes to change that next season, and Havertz will be overjoyed to score his first goal for the Gunners.

He contributed to Arsenal’s 5-0 victory, which was preceded by goals from Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, and Gabriel Martinelli.