Various sources confirming our interest in Lucas Lima. Apparently, the deal isn't so reliant on the Chinese take-over but rather the sale of Menez. Our offer is said to be 20mln euros paid in installments over the next two years. The deal will be tricky because Doyen owns 80% of him, then two other sources (I think one of them Santos) own 10% each respectively..
Personally, people say Lucas Lima is the best player in Brazil along with Gabriel Jesus - but I think he's overrated. He seems to have great creativity and very explosive acceleration, but nothing about him says superstar. He's just a very nifty player, his work goes unnoticed but nonetheless he'd definitely be an important player for us. I just don't expect him to be the next Kaka or anything, like we're accustomed to expecting when we take players out of Brazil.. I think he's just an all-around good player, and has a lot of traits that our team lacks.
Personally, people say Lucas Lima is the best player in Brazil along with Gabriel Jesus - but I think he's overrated. He seems to have great creativity and very explosive acceleration, but nothing about him says superstar. He's just a very nifty player, his work goes unnoticed but nonetheless he'd definitely be an important player for us. I just don't expect him to be the next Kaka or anything, like we're accustomed to expecting when we take players out of Brazil.. I think he's just an all-around good player, and has a lot of traits that our team lacks.