Galatasaray have been locked in talks with Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva over the past 48 hours with Lions sporting director Levent Nazifoglu revealing all that remains for the transfer to go ahead is the player reaching a decision.
The Lions have given the 29-year-old midfielder 24 hours to make his final decision regarding Galatasaray’s offer.
Nazifoglu told us: “We spoke with Lucas Leiva last night and he asked us for another day before making his decision,
“The situation will be clearer by tonight.”
Fans of the Istanbul giants as well as Liverpool supporters took to social media to voice their opinion on the matter – here are some of the best Tweets we found.
Oh look Lucas tweeted a message out… be honest did you fall for it?
https://twitter.com/EmreErgenekon/status/763114238047096832
Apparently he was seen in Nando’s…
Just seen him in Nando's mate. Said he's saying his goodbye's Tomorrow. Gutted. https://t.co/Xbo7spupO7
— Michael Cubbin (@cubbin10) August 9, 2016
The same guy apparently saw him in a Galatasaray pyjamas in Matalan.
I seen him buying Galatasary pj's in Matalan
— Michael Cubbin (@cubbin10) August 9, 2016
Safe to say Galatasaray fans are pretty excited about the prospect of Lucas joining.
We Want You ! We Want You !
We Want You ! We Want You !
We Want You ! We Want You !
We Want You ! We Want You
We Want You ! @LucasLeiva87— ? GÜRAY BAŞ GB ☪ (@Guraybass) August 9, 2016
Lucas could be in store for some Darius Vassell treatment at the airport if he does make the move.
@LucasLeiva87 Come on Man we re looking forward to sene u in Galatasaray we need you so Much and u gonne be legand in our history Man
— Ender Talat Akyüz (@endi_tlt) August 9, 2016
More fan love.
https://twitter.com/MehmetHmkrz05/status/763112506583818240
A bit of aggression here!
Come here @LucasLeiva87
— ŞAMPİYONLUKİÇİNSON30 (@gs1905_11) August 9, 2016
I want to see you please pray for the coming of Galatasaray came to Galatasaray
— baran (@BaraKilic) August 9, 2016
Could ‘sweet Prince’ end up being his nickname?
Goodbye sweet Prince. I'll never forget you @LucasLeiva87
— Michael Cubbin (@cubbin10) August 9, 2016
This is the kind of atmosphere he would be in for at Galatasaray if he does decide to leave.
https://twitter.com/mahirkonuk/status/763109300793405440
Even Pikachu wants Lucas at Galatasaray
Hey @LucasLeiva87 pic.twitter.com/jotjnsSifu
— KemaI (@KemTurco) August 9, 2016
