Liverpool transfer round-up: 2 rejected bids; 2 new stories and 1 big blow 1

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Lucas Leiva would have been at Galatasaray if not for Klopp:

Last week, it was reported that Liverpool are close to letting veteran midfielder Lucas leave the club this summer with Turkish giants Galatasaray interested in his signing but a deal fell through.

It is now revealed that Lucas was ready for the move but Jurgen Klopp wanted him to stay at the club for a bit longer to ease the defensive pressures on the squad. So the Brazilian might have a role to play at Anfield this season.