Galatasaray are closing in on a deal to sign Lucas Leiva from Liverpool.

The Turkish club have been chasing the signature of the Brazilian midfielder all Summer and look on course to secure a transfer.

Levent Nazifoglu, a member of the club’s board, has broken the news that the Super Lig club have opened negotiations with Lucas.

“We’ve spoken personally with Lucas Leiva.” he said.

“He asked for one more day. The situation will be clearer by tonight.” he added.

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly told Lucas that he will be a fringe player in the squad this season if he stays.

The former Gremio man is the longest serving player in the Reds’ squad having joined not far off a decade ago.