David Luiz

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Please let this happen. What an incredible signing Luiz would be for the club and on top of that we may actually con someone into taking Kalou from us, its the deal dreams are made of.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Hummm, "theres nothing to suggest this". All you know about this came from the press, so the things you have heard "to suggest" theres nothing true in this "rumour" might be also wrong... imo there is a lot of things suggesting that we are close in signing him.

Good point. But big clubs like ours are always suspected with meeting other clubs and being in contact with them. Only 1 media outlet is actually reporting Benfica officials are in London and all others are riding on that too.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Good point. But big clubs like ours are always suspected with meeting other clubs and being in contact with them. Only 1 media outlet is actually reporting Benfica officials are in London and all others are riding on that too.

As long as the BBC website say something about that, then I'm inclined to believe it. SkySports are saying it on their website, but I can't decipher if I should believe the SkySports website or not?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

As long as the BBC website say something about that, then I'm inclined to believe it. SkySports are saying it on their website, but I can't decipher if I should believe the SkySports website or not?

Yes, but even they've said "Reports in Portugal suggest"

The reasons for my suspicions are when reports "suggested" City and Lukaku were to sign a pre-contract a few days ago. It was then revealed this was a rumour started by agents to get that very thing done when really, there'd been no contact at all.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Yes, but even they've said "Reports in Portugal suggest"

Then in that case, there's no way it can be true! Unless SkySports are dubbing it to be true, otherwise why would they make a big deal over it?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Then in that case, there's no way it can be true! Unless SkySports are dubbing it to be true, otherwise why would they make a big deal over it?

That's a good point as well.

I guess it comes down to a personal thing. After 3 failed bids, I find it hard to believe the Benfica president is in London to discuss the bid, I don't believe Roman is once to cave to the asking price. If he is here and a deal is being negotiated, then fair do's. But until that's properly confirmed, I find it hard to believe.

[termninja 5,290]

Check this, we give them Kalou, get Luiz and then get Sanchez, but it won't happen, at least not 'till summer.

But, this also means that Sturridge will get more chances

[ack17 205]

Pls bring another classy striker to bridge!!!!

[Randall 315]

Luiz is also not in the Benfica squad for todays game. Signs are looking good.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Luiz is also not in the Benfica squad for todays game. Signs are looking good.

That's because of a suspension.. 5 yellows and all.

[Randall 315]

Haha I'm too optimistic.

[Tomo 21,751]

U sure he is suspended? if not that and the Benfica visit to London sound very promosing

[Randall 315]

He's 100% definitely suspended.

[magic weeds 446]

This might be true that the dudes are in London. Lets say the Benfica guys learnt that Chelsea can get a deal done by Monday for KJAER, so that erases any chance of chelsea taking Luiz and paying all that money. They know that no other club will pay that kind of money (apart from City, who have already said that they will not be paying over the odds). Real Madrid will never pay that kind of money for a defender. So infact, if chelsea get Kjaer for 12M, then Benfica will have lost big time. Something funny is that even Benfica fans are saying is better the Club sells Luiz because he is not even worth that money.

[chrismada9 1,948]

I guess it comes down to a personal thing. After 3 failed bids, I find it hard to believe the Benfica president is in London to discuss the bid, I don't believe Roman is once to cave to the asking price. If he is here and a deal is being negotiated, then fair do's. But until that's properly confirmed, I find it hard to believe.

Very good point, what's interesting enough, is what sort of a role Ancelotti is in while all of this "supposed" happenings is going on. Does he get to make a decision on what happens and what doesn't?? That's what I want to know.