Liverpool and Man Utd want to sign exciting 24-yr-old attacker who has impressed in the PL – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Liverpool are interested in signing the Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer.
According to Gianluigi Longari, Premier League side Manchester United are keen on the Brazilian as well.
Manchester United, Liverpool and other clubs are interested in signing Leeds United winger #Raphinha this summer, it will be well contested in the summer. #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC
— Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 24, 2021
The 24 year old Brazilian has made quite an impact in the Premier League since his move to Leeds and it is hardly a surprise that the top clubs are looking to snap him up.
The right-sided winger has 5 goals and 5 assists to his name in the Premier League so far.
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The Reds needs to improve their attacking options in the summer especially with the way Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have performed this season.
Liverpool need more competition for the attacking places and Raphinha’s playing style should help him fit into Jurgen Klopp’s system with ease.
Apart from his goalscoring and creative abilities, the 24-year-old is a hard-working player who is well suited to the pressing game. Furthermore, he is an excellent dribbler and the Reds need someone like that to help them break down the deep defences.
The 24-year-old has his peak years ahead of him and he could prove to be a tremendous addition in the long run.
The likes of Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool with similar potential and he has developed into a world-class player under Klopp’s management. Raphinha could follow a similar path in his career if he moves to Liverpool.
Meanwhile Manchester United are in need of a right-sided winger as well and they were heavily linked with Jadon Sancho at the start of the season.
The Leeds winger will be a cheaper alternative and there is no doubt that he has the quality to improve their attack. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had to use Daniel James and Mason Greenwood in the right wide position this season and Raphinha would be an upgrade on them.