Crystal Palace transfer news: Eagles refusing to move on £8m valuation of Lucas Lima
Chelsea's Brazilian stars David Luiz and Oscar have convinced the Santos star to make the move to South London
CRYSTAL Palace are refusing to budge on the £8million valuation of Brazilian star Lucas Lima, SunSport understands.
The Eagles failed to land the Santos play maker and despite the offer of a lucrative four-year-deal, the Brazilian international opted to stay in South America.
Palace had agreed a £12.5million fee for the Brazilian international who has 13 caps and has scored two goals for the Samba Boys.
Eagles boss Alan Pardew is keen to add attacking quality to the squad and was already busy working on the deal to sign Lima as soon as the summer window closed.
Palace representatives have been to Brazil for discussions withe player about a potential move, but Santos are still fighting to keep Lima with the offer of a new deal to stay in Brazil.
The £12m agreed in the summer is not what the Londoners are now prepared to pay as the players contract expires in December 2017.
SunSport have been told Lima had major reservations about making the switch to South London, but his Brazilian international team mates David Luiz and Oscar have convinced him to move to Selhurst Park.