Source: Daily_Mail
David Luiz set for transfer tussle as Benfica invite bids from Manchester City and Chelsea
Benfica hope to tempt Chelsea and Manchester City into a January move for defender David Luiz. [LNB]It is claimed that the Portuguese champions are ready to cash in on the Brazil centre half amid an increasingly strained relationship between Luiz and his Stadium of Light bosses. [LNB]Portuguese newspaper Record reports that Luiz was unhappy when Benfica rejected a bid from Manchester City in the summer, but sold Ramires to Chelsea and Angel di Maria to Real Madrid. [LNB] Big spenders: Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with Luiz (centre) [LNB]Chelsea have been tipped to make another move this winter after injuries to John Terry and Alex, while City are still on the lookout for defenders. [LNB]Benfica's 3-0 defeat by Hapoel Tel Aviv this week ended hopes of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage and reportedly led both Luiz and the club to concluding that a January parting would be best. [LNB]The 23-year-old, who is said to have a poor relationship with boss Jorge Jesus, refused a contract extension in the summer. [LNB]He is currently tied down till 2015, with a release clause set at a prohibitive £42.5million, but bids in excess of £25m might be enough in January. [LNB]As well as the disappointing European campaign, Benfica are 10 points behind rivals Porto in the league and were hammered 5-0 by their rivals earlier this month. [LNB] Chelsea eye £25m Benfica defender Luiz as injury crisis threatens title bidAll the latest Premier League team news ahead of the weekendMancini orders Adebayor to shape up or shift out after City flop's exit claims CHELSEA FC
