Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea ready to splash £25m to secure the services of Benfica's David Luiz
Chelsea are ready to go as high as £25million to sign top central defensive target David Luiz.[LNB]Carlo Ancelotti was eager to land the Brazil defender last summer but with Benfica unwilling to bend on the £43m release clause in his contract a deal could not be struck.[LNB] Perpetual target: David Luiz (left)[LNB]The Portuguese side are believed to have already dismissed a £17m opening gambit from Chelsea during the current transfer window for their prized possession but with Ancelotti desperate to reinforce his back-line an improved offer is expected this week. [LNB] Chelsea's £26m target Sanchez to stay at Udinese, insists Italian clubPienaar switch to Tottenham back on after Everton accept improved £3m bidAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Carlo Ancelotti Places: Brazil
