Lucas Leiva has admitted that he could be forced to leave Liverpool this summer.
The Brazilian midfielder is among the longest-serving players at Anfield but faces an uncertain future as Jurgen Klopp continues his off-season overhaul.
Lucas’ first-team prospects have been dealt a blow in recent months due to the emergences of Emre Can, James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen while further arrivals threaten to push him further down the pecking order.
With the capture of Marko Grujic set to be followed by the £10 million arrival of Udinese playmaker Piotr Zielinksi, the 29-year-old has conceded that he may have to consider his options away from the Reds.
“It is the first transfer window that Klopp will participate more actively in for Liverpool, so I’ll have a better idea when I return [for pre-season],” Lucas told Radio Jovem Pan.
“Whatever happens, the idea, as always, is to remain in Europe, mainly in England, which has a very strong and good league to play in.”