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Mark Wakefield

Raphinha makes transfer decision as Liverpool 'enter race' for 'next Mesut Ozil'

The summer transfer window is officially open and Liverpool will be looking to get some business done in the next few weeks.

Jurgen Klopp has already moved to bring in three new players ahead of the new campaign, before pre-season training has even begun.

Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay have been signed this summer, as Liverpool look to reshape their squad for the new season, but other potential additions continue to be linked.

Here, we take a look at some of the latest rumours doing the rounds online and on social media and how likely they are to happen.

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Who?

Adrien Rabiot, Juventus midfielder.

Where?

Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport, via Football Talk .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool face fresh competition for the signing of Rabiot this summer.

The Reds have been tentatively linked with the France international in recent weeks, and now a Premier League rival has apparently joined the race.

It has been claimed that Chelsea have now emerged as a leading contender to sign Rabiot, after he apparently told Juventus that he wants to leave the club.

Despite Liverpool’s links with Rabiot, it’s understood that the Reds have concluded their incoming transfer business and are looking to 2023 as the year to target a new midfielder.

Who?

Arda Guler, Fenerbahce playmaker.

Where?
Turkish news outlet Aksam .

What?

According to the report, Liverpool are set to do battle with Arsenal for the promising youngster.

The 17-year-old has been dubbed as the “next Mesut Ozil”, and is being heavily linked with the Gunners.

Guler, who can play as N0.10 or on the wing, is apparently valued at £25million and is attracting interest from Liverpool, the report says.

It has also been claimed that Lyon have joined both Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign Guler.

Who?

Raphinha, Leeds United forward.

Where?

Spanish news outlet Sport .

What?

According to the report, Raphinha has made a request to his agent to stop a move to Chelsea being completed.

Liverpool have previously been heavily linked with a move for Raphinha, who has Brazil legend Deco as his agent.

The report states that Raphinha has told Deco that he does not want a £60m move to Chelsea to go ahead, and instead wants to join Barcelona.

It has also been claimed that Liverpool made a move to sign Raphinha, only for the player to reject the offer in favour of signing for Barcelona.

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