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Liverpool have reportedly moved ahead of the queue to sign Raphinha, but face strong competition for his signature. Raphinha earned high praise for his debut season in the Premier League with Leeds.
Raphinha is a top target for Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
But transfer expert Gianluigi Longari now claims that Liverpool 'lead the race' to sign Raphinha.
It is said that both Manchester clubs are also following the winger, but it appears as though Liverpool have the upper hand.
Leeds though reportedly have no desire to sell and Raphinha himself has recently admitted to being happy at Elland Road.
Speaking recently, Raphinha addressed speculation surrounding his future where he admitted that he grew up watching the top teams in the Premier League.
“It is difficult to define how I feel when I hear speculation about giant teams like Liverpool and Manchester United interested in signing me,” Raphinha told UOL Sport.
“Man, I grew up watching these teams on television. I saw Rooney, Van Nistelrooy, Cristiano Ronaldo, but I also saw Gerrard, as well as others like Henry, Deco, Lampard.
“There are so many players of such quality that it is difficult to say if I mirrored one of them.
“I think I mirrored the championship, you know? I loved watching and dreamed of playing here.
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Raphinha impressed for Leeds in his debut campaign (Image: GETTY)