Lucas Leiva admits that Liverpool’s involvement in the Premier League title race may have a bearing on the dilemma over his future.
Inter Milan have emerged as potential suitors for the Brazilian midfielder as he struggles for regular first-team football with the Reds this season.
Lucas is currently Liverpool’s longest-serving player but Jurgen Klopp is willing to allow him to leave after failing to force his way into a starting role.
The 30-year-old revealed that he is unsure whether he will be at Anfield beyond the transfer deadline but hinted that the current battle of wills with Chelsea may play its part.
“The situation is not great,” he told Press Association Sport.
“It is not something I want for my future, to have not many games.
“I don’t want this for my career, especially at my age. I’m not close to retiring and have many years ahead of me.
“You want to play, we get paid to play, but I just try to be professional and help as much as I can and when I have the chance do my best.
“At this moment I have to deal with this and try to find a solution when I have the chance.
“I have to be professional, think about the team and see what is going to happen. The best place for me to be now is Liverpool.
“I cannot say [where] in one week’s time, one month’s time or four months’ time. I have to judge when something comes up if it is better.
“It has been a special season already and we have a chance to win trophies and that is something I consider as well.”