DAVID LUIZ has been lined up to play alongside Mario Balotelli – for Turkish minnows Adana Demirspor.
The Brazil international, 34, is a free agent after his Arsenal contract expired two weeks ago.
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Newly-promoted Adana want the former Chelsea star after ending their 26-year Super Lig exile.
The ambitious Turkish club have already signed ex-Manchester City and Liverpool maverick Balotelli.
Former Middlesbrough ace Britt Assombalonga and Morocco midfielder Younes Belhanda have also joined Adana.
And club president Murat Sancak revealed talks are underway with Luiz and his advisors.
He told Turkish media: “The discussions with David Luiz are going to continue. I hope we can soon reach an agreement.
“When salaries are very high, one needs to negotiate a little.
“We are getting ready for the new season, and I urge our fans to get ready as well.
“We have signed a world-class star in Balotelli, and added Younes Belhanda to our squad.
“We will sign three or four more players before the season begins.”
Luiz won the Champions League, two Europa League titles, the Premier League and two FA Cups during two spells with Chelsea.
He collected seven domestic trophies with Paris Saint-Germain, and helped Arsenal win the 2020 FA Cup and Community Shield.
The centre-back made 73 Gunners appearances, scoring four goals.
