Benítez closes on £6m Lucas, the
golden-boot boy from Brazil
Liverpool are on the verge of signing the Brazilian midfielder
Lucas Leiva from Gremio for around £6m as Rafael Benítez continues
to reshape his squad ahead of next season, with Anfield preparing
to bid a final farewell to Robbie Fowler.
Lucas, a Brazil under-20 international, has had a medical on
Merseyside as negotiations are finalised with his club and
representatives over terms. "He can play as a holding midfielder
but he can also play box to box and score goals," said Benítez.
"He's won the golden boot in Brazil last season and he will feature
in the Under-20 world championships, so he's a fantastic
midfielder, a complete player and will be good for our present and
our future.
