Liverpool ‘step up pursuit of £70m-rated Raphinha as a replacement for wantaway Sadio Mane and could use Takumi Minamino as part of the deal to persuade Leeds to sell their star man’
Liverpool have reportedly ramped up their interest in Leeds forward RaphinhaBarcelona are also interested in the Brazilian, who Leeds want up to £70m forIt is said that the Reds’ trump card is to offer Takumi Minamino as a makeweightJurgen Klopp is willing to sacrifice the Japan international despite valuing him
Liverpool are seriously considering a move for Leeds forward Raphinha and could use Takumi Minamino as a makeweight in the deal, according to a report.
Sadio Mane – who is a target for Bayern Munich – is expected to leave Anfield this summer and Jurgen Klopp is busy making plans to replace the Senegalese international.
The Reds have been long-time admirers of Raphinha, but they face competition from LaLiga giants Barcelona.
Liverpool have reportedly ramped up their interest in Leeds forward Raphinha in recent days
According to The Mirror, Liverpool’s interest has ramped up in recent days as Mane edges closer to an exit.
The report adds that Klopp is so keen to sign Raphinha that he is willing to sacrifice Minamino, who has proved a useful squad player since moving to Anfield two and a half years ago.
It has been claimed by The Athletic that Leeds want between £60million and £70million for their star man.
Sadio Mane is expected to leave Anfield this summer and has been linked to Bayern Munich
Raphinha, who is currently away on international duty with Brazil, is also wanted by Barcelona
That may put Liverpool in the driving seat for his signature, as financially-stricken Barcelona will struggle to meet that valuation unless they sell players first.
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