Benfica demand €30 million from Chelsea for Brazilian defender David Luiz
Recent reports suggest that the Blues are planning to make a bid for the prodigal Brazilian defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542. Chelsea are desperately trying to add fresh blood into the club, especially in their defensive department.
It seems like the Portuguese club Benfica have it all planned out, as they are initiating a head-on collision with the defending English Premier League champions Chelsea.
Stamford Bridge woes continue, as Chelsea falter to dismissive performances one after another, making their dream of holding onto the Premier League title fade away. They have been bound by Football Association rules in acquiring a new player, so the question
remains how they are going to place the defender in the squad.
However, reports from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 suggest that Benfica are placing a €30 million price tag on Luiz, with Chelsea probably the new home for the player. That is not all; the club which won the Portuguese League last season, demand cash as well as players from
the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 ranks, in exchange of their coveted star.
The Blues had declared their interest in signing the young star a long time back; hence shirt number 23 has been linked to a move to Chelsea for quite some time now. On the contrary, Benfica rubbished the speculation of being in contact with the footballing
powerhouse for their fulcrum in defence.
The previous comments and the recent turn in events are making it unclear of what lies ahead for the Brazilian defender. With the January transfer window in full swing, it is expected that more would be heard on the issue.
Media reports have been playing a primary role in spreading rumours on this issue with different sources forwarding conflicting stories about the 23-year-old player. Luiz, has although expressed against these falsified reports, but can’t do much to stop
rumours.
Earlier officials from Benfica had informed that they were not in talks with any club regarding the Luiz’s transfer. Now, however, out of the blues not only have they claimed interest but set a price tag for him. Now, it is to be seen what results the abrupt
change of plans brings forth.
Some early reports also stated that Chelsea would like to attain the services of Portuguese international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-Ferreira-c29445 along with €25 Million in cash.
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