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Liverpool transfer in jeopardy: Euro giants could pull out of deal for this reason
LUCAS LEIVA's proposed move to Galatasaray has been put in jeopardy, according to reports.
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The Liverpool midfielder looks set to leave Anfield after ten years with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Galatasaray are interested securing the 30-year-old's services in the summer.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is demanding £4.2m-a-season to join Galatasaray
But Turkish outlet Fotospor claim his chances of joining the Super Lig giants have reduced due to his wage demands.
It is claimed Lucas wants an bumper £4.2million-a-season contract despite currently earning £3m-a-season at Liverpool.
Lucas Leiva looks destined to leave Liverpool in the summer
However, Lucas' wage demands exceed Galatasaray's budget and could force them to end their interest in the former Gremio ace.
The report adds Lucas will be left with no choice but to reduce his wage demands if he wants to secure a transfer to Galatasaray in the summer.
Lucas has made 28 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool this season and has scored three goals.
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