Liverpool joined by PSG in race for Brazil international, Neymar loves him – report

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Liverpool have apparently earmarked Leeds and Brazil star Raphinha as a potential future signing.

The Independent claimed in September that the Reds have been tracking Raphinha since 2016.

Liverpool remain interested in the 24-year-old, added the report.

The Independent claimed that Raphinha was deemed not ready for the Premier League as he first made a move to Sporting Lisbon, then Rennes.

Then, Leeds swooped in last summer to bring Raphinha to the Premier League for a reported £17million.

He has turned out to be a bargain for Marcelo Bielsa’s outfit, clocking up nine goals and nine assists from 39 appearances.

Fans absolutely adore him:

Raphinha also made his Brazil breakthrough in October, registering two goals and two assists from just three Selecao appearances.

However, TEAMtalk has now claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have joined Liverpool in the Raphinha race.

The outlet claims that Raphinha’s exploits have grabbed the attention of fellow Brazil star Neymar.

That has led to the PSG forward putting in a word with his club’s hierarchy, and they’ve reportedly set their sights on the Leeds man.

PSG are considering options for bolstering their forward line in 2022, with Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria out of contract next summer.