Liverpool will not shy away from spending the big bucks this summer if the absolute top world stars become available for a transfer, and that is exactly what is set to happen. The favourite to win this year’s Ballon d’Or is considering his future at his current club.
The Merseyside giants want to show ambition in the market this summer, and the club are prepared to back Arne Slot’s vision for the squad in the next window.
Slot wants to add more attacking flair to the team and end their overdependence on Mo Salah for goals, creativity and inspiration in the final third.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on several wide forwards and strikers ahead of the summer, but they now have a golden chance to sign one of the best forwards in the world this summer.
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Top world star keen for summer transfer
Raphinha has been the standout wide attacker of European football this season, with 30 goals and 25 assists in all competitions for Barcelona.
If the Catalan giants win the league and the Champions League, the Brazilian is almost certain to pick up the Ballon d’Or accolade this year, given his contribution.
However, there are murmurs, Barcelona could be forced to sell him if they receive offers in the region of £80m in the upcoming summer transfer window.
And according to El Nacional, Raphinha is now considering leaving the Catalan giants in the coming months.
He is not happy about Barcelona’s interest in signing Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and has made it clear that he does not want to share minutes with him next season.
If he does not remain a guaranteed starter at Barcelona, the winger is ready to move on from the Nou Camp this summer.
Liverpool have their eyes on Raphinha. They are one of the clubs that have been contacted by intermediaries to discuss a deal for the Brazilian.
He would take the Liverpool attack to a different dimension and form a scary partnership with Mo Salah in the final third.
