Lucas

[Shaggy]

It's bad enough we're getting rid of him but another ****ing loan would be a piss take.

[Rigadon]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...c-over-9894503

Besiktas have made an approach to sign Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.

The Turkish outfit are hoping the Reds will agree to sanction a season-long loan deal for the experienced Brazil international.

Not a chance!

[Chazza]

Lucas is set to leave Liverpool and join Besiktas in a season-long loan move.

Mirror Sport revealed in May that Brendan Rodgers wanted to offload Lucas this summer and Besiktas have confirmed they are in talks about signing the Brazilian midfielder.

Besiktas want to sign Lucas for this campaign initially and claim the deal could be thrashed out in the next 48 hours. D

irector Erol Kaynar said: “A loan deal is likely. It could go ahead within the next two days.”

Erdal Torunogullari, the head of Besiktas’ transfer committee added: “Lucas is a player on our shortlist. Talks are ongoing.”

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-manchester-united-6283587

[Assassin]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...c-over-9894503

[Lee]

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/besiktas-talks-liverpool-fc-over-9894503

[Fredo]

Has he gone yet, or is this the long goodbye?

[RichC]

Strange one really, he's clearly well worth having in the squad as proven last season when you need to add a bit of solidity in midfield esp against the bigger sides however I don't think he really fits into the way Rodgers wants to play I.e. Forgoing attacking qualities for defensive ones and I'm not sure and quite rightly is happy with a bit part position at the club.

I think letting him go could well be a mistake but if he wants to go for more minutes on the pitch elsewhere it's something we should probably happen as long as 1) we've got a suitable replacement lined up and 2) we've a plan of how we want to "shut up shop" when it's needed.

[Norbs]

spot on... when certain 'fans' take off their lucas 'fall guy' tinted glasses off and realise this, they wouldn't have been so negative on him, this guy has been the epitomy of hard work, less moan and an utter professional off and on the field; a fighter in the true sense and hence he has been loyal to a fault... hopefully he will go on, if he does, to a club that will appreciate him... YNWA Lucas...

I don't think there are any Lucas haters among our fanbase, some fans just don't think he's as great as you and I obviously do

[Nicey]

At this point in his career he is looking to play little more regular football before he returns to his beloved Gremio, which is highly unlikely it would happen with us.

Good long term club servant who never ever complained about anything and I hope we can make this work and let him go but only if we can sell him.

Shame he got injured that last time, there was a period when he was the best DM in the world for us, totally bossing games, got injured and was never the same player

Top top player, if he does go, he will be remembered fondly up there with the likes of Kuyt in terms of modern Liverpool players

[Myo]

It's wasn't a 4 game run, Lucas had been playing excellent football for about 18 months, but for whatever reason it just took those few games for a certain section of fans to start coming round to the idea that he was a good player.

Lucas was already unpopular here, but when Alonso left and Lucas because a first team regular, he was unfairly judged by Alonso’s standards, despite having a very consistent season. When Mascherano left the next season and Lucas became the main defensive midfielder rather than the playmaker, that’s when he really started to shine and was excellent for 90% of the games leading up to that injury, despite playing for Hodgson for a good majority of that.

Would love to see him at Juve.

spot on... when certain 'fans' take off their lucas 'fall guy' tinted glasses off and realise this, they wouldn't have been so negative on him, this guy has been the epitomy of hard work, less moan and an utter professional off and on the field; a fighter in the true sense and hence he has been loyal to a fault... hopefully he will go on, if he does, to a club that will appreciate him... YNWA Lucas...

[DannyMan2006]

Loan deals and Italian Clubs
Inter have made an approach, enquiring about taking Lucas on loan, and are hoping to thrash out a deal over the coming week,Lfc would prefer a cash deal for Lucas and have set a price of £8m. (Mirror)

I'd get rid, but only for a permanent transfer. Loans are pointless and we may as well keep him.

[DannyMan2006]

Lucas is miles from being world class, now is just the right time for him to go, he doesn't fit with the pressing style that it appears we're playing this season.
If we wanted a body, someone to fill in gaps and protect then he could still do a job but with the 2 higher midfielders pressing the gap between them and an immobile Lucas as the DM would be too big and we'd get exposed.

I've always been a fan of his but unfortunately he can be filed with Martin Skrtel as being not good enough for too long.
The knee injury finished him, he wasn't anywhere near as mobile or athletic after that.

[Bender]

Loan deals and Italian Clubs
Inter have made an approach, enquiring about taking Lucas on loan, and are hoping to thrash out a deal over the coming week,Lfc would prefer a cash deal for Lucas and have set a price of £8m. (Mirror)

[Mostar]

At this point in his career he is looking to play little more regular football before he returns to his beloved Gremio, which is highly unlikely it would happen with us.

Good long term club servant who never ever complained about anything and I hope we can make this work and let him go but only if we can sell him.

[Nicey]

We have seen his best years, happy to have him in the squad equally happy to let him go for a decent fee