Liverpool are ready to bid £15 million for Lyon winger Michel Bastos in January, according to 442.com.
The 28 year-old winger has been a key member of the Lyon team in the three years he has been at the club following, his €18 million move from Lille in 2009.
But Bastos has never hid his desire to move one of Europe’s major leagues and he may jump at the opportunity to move to the Premier League, if Liverpool come knocking.
The Brazilian international has been linked to many clubs across Europe over the last 12 months or so, with Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester United among the teams rumoured to have been interested in signing him.
Bastos, who has been capped 10 times by Brazil and featured in every game at the 2010 World Cup, is also able to operate as a left-back, as he has done on every occasion he has played for Brazil, but he is a lot more dangerous as a winger.
Liverpool know that Lyon will be reluctant to sell one of their prized assets but they will test the French team’s resolve with an offer of £15 million, in an attempt to beat off renewed interest from Barcelona.
Liverpool know they are still a couple of players short of getting back into contention for a top-four finish and ultimately challenging for the title. Big money signings Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Andy Carroll have all failed to live up to expectations at Anfield thus far, which is why the Reds may dip back into the transfer market in January.
Lyon, however, will find it difficult to accept a deal that will see them make a loss on the player, but at 28, Bastos will know that this could be his final opportunity to test himself in arguably the best league in the world, the Premier League.
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Who writes these wishes on these pages??
“Big money signings Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Andy Carroll have all failed to live up to expectations at Anfield thus far”
According to who? Is that an opinion, like most of your piece’s? or a fact, one that would be lonely on this site?
I would say it is ‘fact’,try reading what other fans and commentators are are saying !!!
What bloody matches have you been watching mate. Henderson is non existent slow and constantly loses the ball, downing has not hit the back of the net nor has he had 1 yes 1 assist yet perfect for a winger eh. And Carroll well 35 mil 2 goals no assists how can that be impressive. Please tell me!!!!
Those fans who reel off negative blogs or comments about our signings have nothing to offer …. this is the best Liverpool start in 7yrs apart from 09-10 …. YNWA David!
Apart from the four nil ass whooping you got from us you goon dalglish is a clueless relic Charlie Adam hmm I’ve seen milk turn quicker than him and andy Carroll is a fat mug. You’re only good player Suarez is a diving cheat.
Yiddo so when was the last time your team had a long spell of success?
Yeah! and pigs might fly!
I would say it is \’fact\’,try reading what other fans and commentators are are saying !!!
Downing has been a disgrace,Henderson will come good.Carroll needs to be more consistent.we need two more match winners like Tevez or the Lucas everyone talkin about in Brazil.
You got more chance getting George Lucas!
You already have a jabba the hut lookalike in andy carroll
Yiddish spurs forums must be as bare as there trophy cabinet go and check 1 out LFC still have more pulling power than you’s the 4th biggest shirt seller. Ok 4-0 how did that 5-1 hammering feel at white arss lane?