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‘Hopefully we can sign him’: Liverpool urged to raid Leeds United for 24-year-old

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Jose Enrique has urged Liverpool on Instagram to make a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha.

The former Liverpool star has said that ideally he would go for Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe or Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.

However, Enrique believes that Leeds winger Raphinha is more affordable and will be a good signing for Liverpool.

Raphinha has actually been linked with Liverpool.

The Mirror reported in March interest from Liverpool and Manchester United in the 24-year-old Brazilian.

However, just days later, Leeds Director of Football Victor Orta dismissed suggestions that the club will sell the winger this summer.

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Making an impact

Raphinha joined Leeds last summer and took to the Premier League like a duck to water.

The 24-year-old made 26 starts and four substitute appearances in the league for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season.

The Brazilian winger scored six goals and gave nine assists in those matches.

While Raphinha would be a good signing for Liverpool, Leeds are unlikely to sell him.

Of course, money talks, but the Merseyside club are unlikely to offer £40 million or £50 million for a winger they are not exactly in desperate need of.

Leeds are unlikely to sell the winger for anything less than £40 million, especially as there is no financial necessity to sell.