Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Brighton are interested in Sturm Graz's Austrian midfielder, Luca Weinhandl, before the January transfer window. Arsenal and Brighton are Premier League rivals of Aston Villa. The 17-year-old is considered a highly-rated prospect in Europe following his performances in the Austrian Bundesliga and Champions League qualifiers. Scouts from the three English clubs attended recent matches against Rapid Wien and LASK to observe Weinhandl. It is expected that a transfer package of approximately £17m will be sufficient to finalize a deal. It is understood that Arsenal has initiated contact, though these discussions are not yet at an advanced stage. Sturm Graz holds a realistic view of the player's future but is not pressured to sell. Additionally, Weinhandl is reportedly not eager to leave because he is satisfied with his development. The interested clubs are likely to continue monitoring the teenager's performances before more definitive discussions could start when the transfer window opens. Weinhandl joined Sturm Graz in January 2026. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €5.00m.