Report: Liverpool ready to let Lucas Leiva go

Liverpool have expressed a willingness to listen to offers for midfielder Lucas Leiva, according to reports.

The Brazil international's future is said to be uncertain after he was omitted from the Reds' squad for Sunday's Premier League win at Stoke City.

According to the Liverpool Echo, Anfield chiefs are prepared to sell Lucas if he pushes for a transfer and the right offer arrives prior to the transfer deadline.

The 28-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current contract, has made 275 appearances for Liverpool since his arrival from Gremio for £5m in the summer of 2007.