Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has stated that the club
will reject any offers for defender David Luiz.
The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with
a move to Barcelona but Mourinho is adamant the 26-year-old will not be leaving
Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea boss said: "No chance he is going to
leave. He is a player we want to keep. He is a player with four years (on his)
contract, he just signed a contract last year.
"We like him. He is an important player for the club
and the club is not ready to sell him for any price."
Recent reports claimed Luiz told Chelsea of his desire to
join Barcelona but Mourinho says he is not aware of that.
He said: "I don't know if he said that. What I can
say is that he is not going to.
"The last quotes I read were Luiz saying he is not
speaking about clubs when he is with the national team, which is a fantastic quote
that I appreciate.
"When they are with the national team they are
national team players, they are not club players.
"That is the last quote I have and it is an
intelligent one."
Mourinho has been linked with a move for striker Samuel
Eto'o, whom he worked with at Inter Milan. Eto'o is reportedly available as his
current club Anzhi Makhachkala cut costs.
"I am always happy that somebody that worked with me
previously is happy to be back and work with me again," said Mourinho.
"That is a good feeling that I have, when I read
something that Samuel is keen. It is fantastic for us, but we are going to see
what happens."
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