Friday's football rumour mill
Benitez will not sell Lucas
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Liverpool have slapped a massive £14m price tag on the head of controversial midfielder Lucas Leiva after he was the subject of transfer rumours.
It has been reported that a couple of European sides had enquired over the Brazilian's availability but Rafa Beintez is reluctant to sell a player whom he rates highly.
Harry Redknapp will look to resume his pursuit of David James in the January transfer window following the motorcycle accident involving back-up keeper Carlo Cudicini.
Redknapp has always been a big admirer of the England international and may feel that extra cover is needed following Cudicini's unfortunate mishap.
Benfica wonderkid Angel di Maria has today been linked with Chelsea in a move costing £25m.
The winger has been linked with a whole host of top European clubs over the past month, but his name has been mentioned alongside Chelsea's more than most following their transfer ban suspension.
Wolves will try to sign Gillingham forward Simeon Jackson when the transfer window reopens as they look to bolster their striking options.