City gent: Benfica defender and Chelsea transfer target David Luiz (R) would prefer a move to Eastlands
Manchester City have been encouraged to step up long-time interest in Benfica defender David Luiz after he indicated he would prefer a move to Eastlands over Chelsea.
City have been trying to sign £25m-rated Luiz since May but were reluctant to get involved in an auction and have made moves to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Daniel Carrico.
City, meanwhile, are ready to release striker Kelvin Etuhu, 22, on a free transfer