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Express: Diakite may stay at Lazio

9th Jan 2013 - Media Watch  

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

Liverpool appear destined to see Lazio transfer target Modibo Diakite slip away from their grasp.

The Reds had been in discussions with the Serie A outfit over a proposed move to take Diakite, who is out of contract at the end of the season, to Anfield on a free transfer.

Inter and Juventus were also vying for the 25-year-old's signature, however Lazio will pull the plug on a move by persuading Diakite to sign a new contract.

Diakite is seen as central to Lazio's plans and has established himself as a regular in the first team.

Italian football site Football Italia revealed that Lazio President Claudio Lotito will offer Diakite a salary of £800,000 as an incentive to stay.

This comes as a huge blow to Liverpool, who are trying to plan for the future as Jamie Carragher approaches the end of his career.

A serious shin injury has restricted Diakite to just one appearance for Lazio this season.

Source: Daily Express

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

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Author: Daily Express
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No thanks. I'm sure there will be much better options over the summer but a CB is not a priority atm.
Luis7Sturridge15
9th Jan 2013 14:35
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