David Luiz heading for Chelsea as Benfica officials fly in to finalise deal

24 January 2011 01:28
Chelsea hope to finalise the £26million transfer of David Luiz over the next 24 hours after Benfica officials flew to London for talks. [LNB]The Blues are looking to include Paulo Ferreira as part of the deal. They have earmarked Manchester City's Joleon Lescott and Wolfsburg's Simon Kjaer as alternatives should the move fail. [LNB]Meanwhile, the former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is poised to join Ajax from Stoke once Liverpool sign Luis Suarez. [LNB] Feeling Blue? The deal to take Luiz to Stamford Bridge finally looks set to happen[LNB]Negotiations between Liverpool and Ajax are still ongoing as they try to strike a compromise on the fee.  Jose tells Harry he can have former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Diarra for £18m Roman's army must storm the Reebok in order to retain Premier League title Oxlade-Chamberlain will sign for Arsenal as Wenger wins £10m chaseAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Eidur Gudjohnsen, Joleon Lescott Places: Liverpool, London

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