(...)But with Luiz also on the Chelsea's shopping list, Benfica seem to beoperating a bulk-buy discount for the Blues.
Luiz,also 23, is a versatile centre half with the ability to provide coverat left back. He scored for Benfica in their 4-1 friendly romp over Aston Villa at the weekend.
Both men have played for Brazil at junior level, but only Ramires has goneon to win caps for the first team.
Both signings would require Chelsea to sell existing foreign stars fromtheir squad under the Premier League's new home-grown rule.
This requires clubs to name no more than 17 foreigners over the age of 21 as part of their domestic squad. At present, Chelsea have 17.
Carlo Ancelotti said: "The new rule is the same as the one in the Champions League, so we are not surprised. It is a rule that can help to improve the academies at all the clubs.
"I'm happy because it's important for our academy; we have good players there. They need to stay with the squad and they will have more chances this year."
Luiz,also 23, is a versatile centre half with the ability to provide coverat left back. He scored for Benfica in their 4-1 friendly romp over Aston Villa at the weekend.
Both men have played for Brazil at junior level, but only Ramires has goneon to win caps for the first team.
Both signings would require Chelsea to sell existing foreign stars fromtheir squad under the Premier League's new home-grown rule.
This requires clubs to name no more than 17 foreigners over the age of 21 as part of their domestic squad. At present, Chelsea have 17.
Carlo Ancelotti said: "The new rule is the same as the one in the Champions League, so we are not surprised. It is a rule that can help to improve the academies at all the clubs.
"I'm happy because it's important for our academy; we have good players there. They need to stay with the squad and they will have more chances this year."
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