Inter Milan are opening talks with Liverpool for Lucas Leiva.

Quotidiano Sportivo says Inter chief Piero Ausilio will approach the Reds about a price for the Brazil international.

Intermediaries have informed Inter that Liverpool are willing to sell Lucas in January.

Only this week, Inter coach Roberto Mancini remarked: "Lucas Leiva? It's tough to reach him, but he could help us because he has a lot of experience.

"It's not easy to discuss bringing in such a talented player who is currently at Liverpool."