Football Transfer Rumours - Jan-14-2011

Chelsea are close to a £21m deal for Benfica centre-back David Luiz, with right-back Paulo Ferreira moving in the opposite direction. The Premier League champions are also keen on £18m Ajax right-back Gregory van der Wiel.

Former Manchester City boss Hughes said he would not be in a position to sign Adebayor. However, a he could still move for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.

The Gunners look set to beat Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United for the signature of Southampton's highly-rated teenage midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for £5m.

Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema is willing to join Aston Villa on loan if the Spanish giants sign Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor.