BLUES FIT A NEW RUG

CHELSEA are ready to offload David Luiz as they close in on a £35million deal for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

The move for 23-year-old Rugani is understood to be at the behest of incoming coach Maurizio Sarri, who worked with him at Empoli.

But Chelsea have yet to conclude a deal for Sarri to replace Antonio Conte.

In a shambolic state of affairs, Conte is currently taking training at the Blues’ Cobham HQ – even though both he and the players are fully aware that the club want to start the season with Sarri.

Luiz (above), who rejoined Chelsea for a second spell two years ago from Paris Saint-Germain, fell out with Conte last season and has not played since early February.

During Luiz’s first spell at Chelsea, he lifted the Champions League in 2012, and the Europa League e the following year.

He then won the French title twice with PSG, and the Premier League with Chelsea in 2017.