Transfer Window Update: Liverpool chase Lucas cover

Betting Tips | Article posted on January 22nd, 2025

“Another option mentioned is Rubin Kazan's Yann M'Vila. With Napoli apparently ending their interest, the Reds could have a free run at signing him.”

It is reported that Brendan Rodgers’ forecast of a quiet January will be scuppered by Lucas Leiva’s latest injury…
Brendan Rodgers wasn’t expecting too much excitement in the winter transfer window, but reports that Lucas Leiva faces at least two months on the sidelines will force him to recruit a midfielder, judging by today’s rumour mill.
Tied with Tottenham in fourth, just a point clear of Everton and six above Man United with odds of 1.981/1 to halt a five-year top-four absence, Liverpool can’t afford to risk letting an injury undo their fantastic 2025/14 work.
The most intriguing whisper is that they are keen on former Manchester City man Nigel de Jong. As he turns 30 later this year, he wouldn’t command the heaviest fee.
However, AC Milan would be unwise to let their only spoiling midfielder leave, especially if new boss Clarence Seedorf is to persevere with a defending-shy front four of Kaka, Keisuke Honda, Robinho and Mario Balotelli.
Another option mentioned is Rubin Kazan’s Yann M’Vila. He was hugely sought-after when emerging at Rennes before hitting a lull, yet he is still only 23. With Napoli apparently ending their interest, the Reds could have a free run at signing him.
Elsewhere, the predictable collapse of Inter and Juventus’ controversial Fredy Guarin-Mirko Vucinic swap deal has prompted speculation that Man United will jump in and offer Javier Hernandez for Inter’s Guarin.
It is an idea this writer proposed on Monday (yet idiotically never put in writing) and seems a perfect fit. Inter have an excess of midfielders, shortage of lethal strikers and Guarin wants out; Man United need more quality in midfield, aren’t utilising Hernandez and he has hinted at dissatisfaction.
Meanwhile, Juventus are keen on Erik Lamela as they seek a wide man to make a 4-3-3 viable – Nani is the other recurring candidate – and it is alleged in France that Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic don’t think Yohan Cabaye is good enough for Paris St-Germain.
West Ham’s admirable refusal to let impending relegation detract them from shooting for the stars this month sees out-of-favour AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino linked. That the Rossoneri want rid to find room for Michael Essien says much for the Neapolitan’s recent form.
Fellow ambitious target Joleon Lescott gave them a glimmer of hope after captaining the Man City side that dumped them out of the Capital One Cup by saying that he isn’t sure that he will be around for the final of a competition that they are 1.4640/85 to win.
Finally, Wes Hoolahan has submitted a transfer request to try to force through a move to

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