Rumour: Chelsea willing to sell David Luiz to Barcelona for £29 million

David Luiz of Brazil and Chelsea

According to the Express, Chelsea are willing to allow their defender David Luiz move to Barcelona, provided, the Spanish outfit match the hefty valuation of  £29 million.

The Brazilian has been subject of constant speculation in months leading up to the January transfer window. Strong interest from heavyweights like Bayern Munich and Barcelona look to have unsettled the otherwise confident versatile center back.

Chelsea have been adamant about not selling their star player, however, with the recent acquisition of holding midfielder Nemanja Matic from Benfica, the club are now said to be willing to listen to offers for the 26-year old.

The Catalans, who saw a £21 million bid for the former Benfica man rejected last summer, seem to be in pole position to land their prime winter target this time around. With Pep Guardiola and Bayern Munich denying speculation of a possible transfer for David Luiz, the coast looks clear for the Camp Nou outfit.