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Man City fail with new offer for Benfica defender David Luiz

Manchester City face an uphill battle trying to prise David Luiz away from Benfica.

O Jogo says City have made a new £30 million offer for the young Brazilian, which still falls well short of his £42 million buyout clause.

Benfica would be prepared to sell if Luiz demanded a move, but the defender is cool on the idea of a move to Eastlands.

Luiz doesn't want to leave Benfica for a club outside the Champions League and also has been assured by his Portuguese employers that he will soon be offered an improved contract.

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