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Raphinha to Liverpool transfer rumours circulate with Sadio Mane bearing down on an Anfield exit, Liverpool have been touted with a move for Leeds winger Raphinha, but fans should be wary of reports.
The Mirror‘s Steve Bates claims it is Raphinha, the 25-year-old Leeds winger, who has been earmarked as the next big signing on Merseyside.
Bates writes that Liverpool are “ramping up interest” in the Brazil international, who is valued at £60 million, adding that Takumi Minamino “could be the bait” due to his previous relationship with Jesse Marsch.
Liverpool hope to entice Leeds into Raphinha transfer, with reports claiming they will offer top target Takumi Minamino as part of the transfer.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is planning for life without Sadio Mane, who looks set to join Bayern Munich. The future of Mohamed Salah also remains up in the air, with fresh reports claiming Barcelona are chasing a deal. It all adds up to Liverpool needing replacements and Raphinha is a top target.
Raphinha has two years remaining on his current deal and Premier League survival ensured they do not need to sell. There is every chance they will however if the deal is right. That is where Minamino comes in. There is no mention of his value in the report although Liverpool did pay £7.25m in January 2020.
