Barcelona prepare £25m bid for Chelsea's David Luiz

                                 
The Brazil international is the Spanish champions' primary centre-back target, while Jose Mourinho is unconvinced about the 26-year-old's defensive capabilities
barcelona have stepped up their search for a defender by making a £25 million move for Chelsea’s David Luiz, Goal understands.

THE VIEW FROM SPAIN

Barcelona’s plan A didn’t work due to PSG’s refusal to negotiate for Thiago Silva, so the Catalan side could now turn their attention to David Luiz, who has been considered the plan B since the start of the transfer window. The signing would provide depth to Barca’s weakest line in the past season and, considering Carles Puyol’s age and how injury prone he has become in the past two years, the Brazilian International could very well challenge him for the starting spot from day one.

The Catalan giants are preparing a bid for the Brazilian after making him their primary centre-back target.

It is believed that Barca have enquired about Luiz’s availability and have been given encouragement that Chelsea could be willing to sell the 26-year-old.

The Spanish champions, who have been rebuffed in their attempts to sign the Brazil international in the past, are putting together a lucrative package to entice the Brazilian to Camp Nou and informal discussions have already started with his representatives.