Lucas Leiva
The Brazilian has been the heart of the midfield for a long time in the club. But last season he was inadequate and injuries played a big part in his downfall. Liverpool have already brought in Emre Can to play in his position and reportedly are looking for another experienced defensive midfielder to be the apt replacement for Lucas. This leaves Lucas free to move out of the club and Napoli are interested in the Brazilian’s services. Rafa Benitez wants to reunite with his former disciple and a bid from the Serie A club is on it way, if sources are to believed.
This would be a win-win deal for Lucas, who at 27, has lost his former self and playing in a potentially easier league than the Premier League would be ideal for the Brazilian to get some quality playing time.
Oussama Assaidi
The Moroccan player did not get enough chances to prove himself in his first season and was loaned to Stoke City, where he got some valuable gametime and scored some crucial goals. He is being considered as a surplus to the Liverpool needs and Stoke are interested to have him in the team. Rumours are flying that Stoke have made an offer in the range of £5 million, but Liverpool are ready to offload him if Stoke increase the offer by another £2 million. A deal can be in place very soon.