Liverpool have rejoined the race to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha amid speculation of a summer move. The Reds are becoming increasingly resigned to the likelihood that Sadio Mane will leave for Bayern Munich and are moving back into the market to find a marquee replacement, eyeing the Whites’ winger as a realistic option.
Jurgen Klopp is understood to be happy to use Takumi Minamino as leverage in a player-plus-cash deal, with the Japanese international out of favour at Anfield. Minamino has been linked with a move to Elland Road before and worked with Jesse Marsch at RB Salzburg, before moving to Liverpool in 2020.
The right move could benefit all parties, with those in charge at Elland Road open in their understanding that the Brazilian will move on to European football in the near future. But they have set their stand out with a £60-70 million price tag and no consideration for instalments.
