Liverpool boss
Rafa Benitez has slapped a £14
million price-tag on Lucas Leiva.
The Mirror says the Kop chief has been approached by a
couple of top European sides who hoped to exploit the Anfield cash
problems by landing Lucas in a bargain deal.
However, hard-line Benitez wants the stunning sum for the
22-year-old who splits opinions among Liverpool fans but is always solidly backed by his
manager.
Benitez knows he must move out players in January to bring in
cash to strengthen his squad - but his sky-high valuation suggests
Lucas is not one of those he will sacrifice.
