The Besiktas president has confirmed that Liverpool will not let Lucas Leiva leave the club in the current transfer window, according to a report in the Liverpool Echo.
The 28-year-old was widely reported to be on his way out of Anfield after being left out of the manager Brendan Rodgers’ squad for their first two league games of the season against Stoke City and Bournemouth.
However, Lucas, who has two years to run on his contract, returned to the starting line-up for Monday’s goalless draw with Arsenal following an injury to the skipper Jordan Henderson and Rodgers praised his performance.
“Lucas is our best defensive midfield player,” Rodgers said after the Arsenal game. “There are games where I play three midfield players but not always with a defensive specific one, but when we do need that, he is the best one we have. He’s certainly very important to what we want to do.“
Besiktas, who have been hunting for midfield reinforcements after losing Tolgay Arslan and Veli Kavlak to injury, have confirmed that Liverpool are now unwilling to sell the Brazilian.
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