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Brazilian side Flamengo 'optimistic they can pull off deal for free agent David Luiz'

Brazilian giants Flamengo have reportedly registered an interest in signing former Arsenal defender David Luiz this summer.

The 28-year-old previously meet with Flamengo's vice president Marco Braz and football director Bruno Spindel as the pair are said to be on a mission to bring in high profile players.

Flamengo could sign Luiz - who has been capped 57 times for Brazil's national team - for free this summer after his contract at the Emirates expired in June.

Flamengo have reportedly registered an interest in signing former Arsenal defender David Luiz

Flamengo have reportedly registered an interest in signing former Arsenal defender David Luiz

Luiz (left) is currently a free agent after his contract at the Emirates Stadium expired in June

Luiz (left) is currently a free agent after his contract at the Emirates Stadium expired in June

According to Globo, the financial aspect of the contract has been agreed and will not be the limiting factor to a deal being secured.