Liverpool are leading the race brewing amongst the biggest clubs in English top-flight football to sign Leeds United star forward Raphinha who is a hot prospect with the summer transfer window underway.
The Reds are believed to be looking at bolstering their attacking line with the likes of Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri expected to seal exits ahead of the next season after their sparse first-team involvement in recent times.
Confirmed. Liverpool lead the race for #Raphinha but also Manchester United and Manchester City are following the winger. Not a simple deal cause Leeds want to keep him. #LFC #LUFC #MUFC #MCFC @tvdellosport https://t.co/Pj7ziC5apy
— Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) June 3, 2021
Gianluigi Longari claims that Jurgen Klopp’s side are the favourites to land the signature of the Brazil attacker who has also been subject to interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City after his influential season for Leeds last time around.
Raphinha scored six times and registered nine assists in 30 outings in the Premier League across the 2020-21 season at Elland Road as Leeds clinched a commendable ninth-place finish in the standings in their first season back in the top division.
The 24-year-old will be a major threat to the under-fire pairing of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane on Merseyside should he join Liverpool in the summer.
