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DAVID LUIZ has emerged as a target for Brazilian club Flamengo on a free transfer.

The Brazilian champions have recently taken Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira on loan.

Flamengo are keen on a move David Luiz following their loan swoop for Andreas PereiraCredit: Getty

And Brazilian news outlet the club have made contact with Luiz’s representatives.

The ex-Chelsea ace, who made 213 Prem appearances between 2011 and 2021, is currently a free agent following the expiration of his Arsenal contract this summer.

Reports say Luiz has had meetings with Flamengo’s football director Bruno Spindel and vice president Marcos Braz.

It is thought the duo are keen on strengthening their ranks by bringing some of football’s biggest names to the Marcarana.

And the financial details of a contract have already been agreed upon.

However, it is thought Luiz, who is currently residing in Brazil, wants to have more time to weigh up his options.

And the centre-back, who is open to a Premier League return, has also attracted interest from newly-promoted Turkish Super Lig side Adana.

However, some Flamengo supporters have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm for the club’s move for the player with one calling on the club to announce him signing.

Luiz, who began his senior career with Brazil outfit Vitoria at 19, has enjoyed a 13-year trophy-laden spell in the Prem and France's and Portugal’s top-flights between 2007 and 2021.