David Luiz

[Madmax 9,219]

What I dislike about Barca if they really buy Luiz, is that they will pay it with installments in around 2 years or so. They did it with Neymar, Fabregas and Villa if I'm not wrong. Pathetic.

Don't see a problem with that. Chelsea should have enough capable lawyers who'll factor inflation into the payments if there is indeed such a proposal from Barcelona.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If the rumours are true then I can understand the move but not really happy that he is leaving. Luiz is a great guy and he put in some amazing performances but I guess a deal this big can not be avoided again. Its a deal that benefits both parties so just have to accept it and move on.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Don't see a problem with that. Chelsea should have enough capable lawyers who'll factor inflation into the payments if there is indeed such a proposal from Barcelona.

I could accept that kind of inflation factor, but the main problem is, if we could get a 30m+ at once, we could then spend it in the same window for another player as well as make our transfer net balance.

[Madmax 9,219]

I could accept that kind of inflation factor, but the main problem is, if we could get a 30m+ at once, we could then spend it in the same window for another player as well as make our transfer net balance.

With the new TV deal and sponsorship deals kicking in from 14-15, we have lots of wiggle room for transfer spending; it's not a case of having to sell to be able to buy.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

With the new TV deal and sponsorship deals kicking in from 14-15, we have lots of wiggle room for transfer spending; it's not a case of having to sell to be able to buy.

Fair point. Maybe I just don't like the way Barca did it anyway. I could understand if it was between small to middle clubs transfer, but we talk big clubs here in top league, they act like the rich one, buy here and there, but in reality they can't afford the money to buy at once. Other top clubs doesn't do it, even MU (Mata), Arsenal (Ozil) and Spurs (Lamela) not went that low.

[didierforever 7,349]

I could accept that kind of inflation factor, but the main problem is, if we could get a 30m+ at once, we could then spend it in the same window for another player as well as make our transfer net balance.

i really think we are not short of cash. we are not tottenham/arsenal. we can splash a 100mil cos of roman and not care about it but for FFP. and in FFP it does not matter if barca pay now or then. what matters is balancing the books. and no doubt we are doing a wonderful job of that.

[ephreak 42]

There is a desire from both clubs & Luiz for the deal to happen, but is likely to be subject to approval of the next coach at #FCB. (Times)

[Beepu 1,714]

I like him as a person, very much actually. But if its a bid of £30m then it would be stupid not to accept.

[bushman 2,043]

Beepu,

You need to look at Luiz as a footballer & not as a person. Chelsea plays football games.

The club has not hired Luiz for his charming personality. Lol.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Luiz 'agrees deal with Barcelona'

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/307315.html

[The Skipper 20,593]

£32m is fair. Gives us plenty of ammunition to fully reshape the squad.

[Muzchap 8,966]

£32m is fair. Gives us plenty of ammunition to fully reshape the squad.

Yup - covers the Costa fee nicely

Mikel next and some others for a LB and CM and job done

[Nike 373]

I feel like Luiz is not the last high price transfer for this window...

1-2 more I think will leave.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Basically covers the Costa deal

[Alabama 1,992]

i can bet my plastic boxers that Luiz aint going anywhere...

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

I feel like Luiz is not the last high price transfer for this window...

1-2 more I think will leave.

As long as we replace them properly it doesn't really matter. For example Cavani swap with Oscar so we can go 4-4-2 is OK or someone like Reus to replace Oscar and move Hazard/Willian to the middle is OK too.

[yuvala 2,167]

I love the guy but, for that price we have to sell.

Its good for both parties.

[King11Didier 916]

F*ck.I love this guy.He gives his best every match and have always played for the crest.I admire these kind of footballers as there aren't many nowadays.I will be gutted if this transfer happen.Hope he stays with us for more seasons,we need players like him in the team.