This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
David Luiz: Arsenal Agree £8 Million Deal with Chelsea ¶
On August 8, 2019, Arsenal announced that they had agreed a £8 million transfer deal with Chelsea for David Luiz, a 33-year-old Brazilian defender.
The move comes after Laurent Koscielny, a French defender, left the North London club for Ligue 1 side Bordeaux, leaving a gap in Arsenal's defense.
According to reports, Luiz is expected to undergo a medical with Arsenal on August 8, 2019, before completing a deadline-day switch.
Frank Lampard, Chelsea's manager, is prepared to cut his losses and let Luiz go, as the defender has only one year left on his contract.
Before turning their attention to Luiz, Arsenal were interested in signing Daniele Rugani, Samuel Umtiti, and Dayot Upamecano.
Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to make an official announcement on Luiz before the transfer window closes.
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Luiz was a topic of discussion for both Chelsea and Everton, with the latter interested in signing him on a season-long loan.
