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Chelsea join race to sign Luiz Gustavo

Chelsea join race to sign Luiz Gustavo


Chelsea join race to sign Luiz Gustavo

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Bayern Munich's defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo. With John Obi Mikel looking set to quit Stamford Bridge, Gustavo has been mentioned as a possible replacement for the Blues.

Chelsea are ready to offer around 14 million Euros for the Brazilian international, who has fallen down the pecking order with the arrival of Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona. Since 2011, when Gustavo arrived from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim, the 25-year-old has gone on to play in 64 games for the Bavarian side, however last year his first team opportunities were limited as Bastian Schweinsteiger took centre stage to help his club win an historic treble.


The Blues are hopeful that a deal can be agreed before the end of the summer and that Bayern are willing to sell the player at a cut rate price.