Liverpool's recruitment team are reportedly planning to make a statement signing in attack ahead of next season and there are two names on the agenda. With Jurgen Klopp cautious over-relying on his current crop of forwards, the Reds want to continue evolving and another stellar addition in attack is next on the club's list of priorities.
After a third-place finish in the Premier League last season, Liverpool were keen to explore signing a forward this summer but any deal hinged on sales.
The Reds struggled to shift both Xherdan Shaqiri - now with Lyon - and Divock Origi, meaning their plans were shelved.
It means Liverpool will be left short this January when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane jet off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nonetheless, Liverpool are looking to spend and plug the gap at the end of the season.
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As for Raphinha, he has been one of few shining lights for Leeds in the Premier League this season.
The Whites have struggled for injuries in their second season back in the top-flight but Raphinha's Brazilian magic has been worth a whopping seven points so far this season.
Marcelo Bielsa's side would be bottom if it wasn't for the winger's goals with the Whites now keen to turn the corner.
Neither of Liverpool's targets are expected to come cheap with West Ham and Leeds both anticipated to demand premiums for their stars.