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Thomas Tuchel handed £36m 'X-factor' transfer mission to finally sign Chelsea's own Riyad Mahrez

Chelsea could finally land their very own Riyad Mahrez this summer in light of Liverpool's January transfer activity.

Raphinha, who has been compared to the Algerian forward, was subject to interest from Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp ahead of the January transfer window, according to transfer specialist Gianluigi Longari.

However, Liverpool soon switched their attention to Luis Diaz, who soon arrived at Anfield in a deal worth around just £50m, including add-ons, as per Fabrizio Romano.

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