Liverpool deny Jelavic chase

Liverpool FC have distanced themselves from reports suggesting they are leading the chase to sign Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic.

The Croatian frontman's father has said he expects the 26-year-old, who is the SPL's top scorer with 14 goals this season, to move to Anfield before the end of the transfer window.

But the Reds have played down their interest in the frontman who is being pursued by Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham.

Liverpool have been offered Juventus' Milos Krasic with the Serie A outfit keen to off-load the out of favour winger. However, Krasic is being touted around Europe this month and there is no indication that the Reds are going to make a bid for the Serbian international.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas is set to return to Melwood today after flying back to Merseyside from Brazil.

The midfielder, who is sidelined for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury, spent six weeks recuperating in South America after undergoing surgery in early December.

Source: Liverpool Echo

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