Brazilian forward Kleber has claimed Liverpool
boss Rafael Benitez is attempting to sign him in a £6million deal
from Cruzeiro.
The striker ruled out moving to Anfield on Sunday,
but performed a U-turn by insisting negotiations were taking place
and, according to local reports, the Reds would pay 7million euros
(£6million) for his services.
When SporTV channel asked him whether he was going to play for
the Merseysiders in the Premier League, Kleber said: "I don't know
yet. They are talking."
The player, however, would like to stay in his homeland.
"Cruzeiro have been made an offer," he added. "I've always said
I wanted to play in Brazil and make history here because I know it
is possible.
"But I also know the team need to transfer players as they have
commitments. We'll see."
The 25-year-old, nicknamed 'Gladiator', was signed by the Belo
Horizonte side from Dynamo Kiev when the Ukrainians paid five
million euros plus Kleber for Guilherme.
"I want to stay, but if Cruzeiro can afford it," Kleber
said.
