Chelsea have to consider signing ‘dominant’ midfielder who’s ‘better’ than Declan Rice

For example, he has made the most tackles and interceptions combined in the Premier League (93), according to FBref.

However, if the club were to actually sign Luiz, then they may end up with another midfielder who is better than Rice. That is at least what former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant would argue.

When Pennant spoke about the two players last season, he told talkSPORT: “Any team would dream to have Rice, but there are better sixes in the Premier League at the moment.

“I would say Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa, I think he can do everything that Rice can do and better. I think he assists more, he chips in with goals more than Rice. Creativity wise he’s better, flair is better, he can put in a tackle just like Rice, break up play just like Rice.”

If Chelsea are looking to sign a new midfielder this month, then they should absolutely consider putting Luiz on their shortlist.