Chelsea’s transfer deal to sign Benfica’s David Luiz has all but died. Once again, money spoke out louder than anything at a point when the defender looked well on his way to landing at Chelsea.
The Sun explained that the Blues bolstered their bid for David Luiz by offering £23M to Benfica as well as young midfielder Nemanja Matic. But apparently, it didn’t impress the Portuguese club. Discussing the issue, an insider from Chelsea was quoted as saying by The Sun:
“The club made an improved offer and included Matic in the hope of finally clinching a deal. But Benfica said again that they were not interested.
“They want much more, so it looks pretty bleak.”
According to reports, Benfica have set a £30M price tag on David Luiz. Earlier in January, Chelsea lost out to Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of Steven Pienaar.
The Blues haven’t been on top of business deals during this transfer period. They might have to stick with pretty much the same squad until the end of the season.
“The club made an improved offer and included Matic in the hope of finally clinching a deal. But Benfica said again that they were not interested.
“They want much more, so it looks pretty bleak.”
According to reports, Benfica have set a £30M price tag on David Luiz. Earlier in January, Chelsea lost out to Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of Steven Pienaar.
The Blues haven’t been on top of business deals during this transfer period. They might have to stick with pretty much the same squad until the end of the season.
