Palermo still after Liverpool's Lucas

Palermo have still not given up hope of singing young Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva from Liverpool.

The Serie A team made an initial offer of 3 million pound for the midfielder and are now willing to double that sum.

Palermo sporting director said :

Is there a dialogue with Liverpool for Lucas Leiva?
"Yes, there is still a dialogue even if it is a marginal dialogue. Do Liverpool say he is unsellable - I believe that there is room for flexibility.

"How much would he cost? They evaluate him at €10million (£8.31m) but with €6-7 million I think maybe that the deal could be closed if the club would be willing to invest that figure."

He added to Live Sicilia: "Lucas? It is a remote possibility, we must try to be patient."