In the newspapers the focus (rightly so) has been on Inter’s attempts to supply Roberto Mancini with a winger this January. However Mancini himself has decided that he needs further reinforcements in the centre of the pitch. Lucas Leiva appears to be number one on the list according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Holder of a dual passport, the Liverpool midfielder could be available on a loan deal. Leiva has the qualities that Mancini is looking for according to the Milan based daily newspaper.

Source: Gazzetta dello SportÂ