Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool target Gilberto Silva ready to return to Brazil
Liverpool target Gilberto Silva has been lined up for a return to Brazil that would see Manchester United flop Kleberson return to Europe.[LNB]Panathinaikos are in talks with Flamengo about a swap between the two midfielders, who won the World Cup playing together for their country in 2002.[LNB]Roy Hodgson has considered 33-year-old Gilberto in a bid to strengthen a midfield which is set to lose Javier Mascherano.[LNB] Back to Brazil: Former Arsenal favourite Gilberto Silva is set to sign for Flamengo[LNB]Only this week, Gilberto's agent admitted that the former Arsenal favourite was happy at Panathinaikos, but a return home is proving more tempting than a switch to Anfield.[LNB]Flamengo legend Zico has taken on a role at the Brazilian club and claims a deal suits all parties.[LNB]However, Kleberson's wage demands are reported to be holding up negotiations.[LNB] Flop swap: Former Manchester United misfit Kleberson is line for a move to Greek outfit Panathinaikos[LNB]The 31-year-old had a torrid time during his first phase in European football after leaving Atletico Paranaense for Manchester United in a £6.5million seven years ago.[LNB]Kleberson did not impress at Old Trafford and was off-loaded to Besiktas in 2005 before returning to Brazil two years later.[LNB]However, his performances at Flamengo earned an international recall and he was part of Brazil's World Cup squad this summer.[LNB] Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsRafa to raid Liverpool for Kuyt as Inter prepare to splash Balotelli millionsNeymar's not leaving Santos! Brazilians confident Chelsea target will stay putLIVERPOOL FC
