Sports News of Sunday, 3 November 2024
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2024-11-03Former player backs Liverpool to sign Barcelona superstar as Mohamed Salah replacement
Raphinha has been regularly linked with a return to the Premier League
In the past 12 to 18 months, Raphinha has frequently been rumored to make a return to the Premier League. Currently, he remains with Barcelona, but this situation may change in 2025.
At Liverpool, discussions surrounding Mohamed Salah's potential exit have intensified, with a move possibly occurring next summer.
In light of this, former Liverpool player Jermaine Pennant has expressed his desire
Read full article.for Raphinha to step in as Salah's successor, as he mentioned to Instant Casino.
Pennant believes that if Salah departs, Raphinha would be an ideal fit for Liverpool, noting his speed and ability to play effectively on the right flank while cutting inside. He highlighted Raphinha's skill set, which aligns with the current attacking style of Liverpool, similar to that of Luis Diaz and Salah.
Raphinha's goal-scoring ability has been evident at Barcelona, where he has excelled, including scoring hat-tricks against top teams like Bayern Munich and contributing significantly to a recent 4-0 victory over Real Madrid.
His prior experience at Leeds, where he made a notable impact despite the team's struggles, suggests he could adapt well to Liverpool's dynamic attacking play. The expectation is that Liverpool's style would elevate his performance even further.
Despite his impressive start to the season and his growing importance at Barcelona, which may complicate a transfer, the club's financial difficulties could create an opportunity for Liverpool to pursue Raphinha.