Liverpool has stunned the transfer market by tabling a mammoth €100m bid for one of Barcelona’s most prized attacking talents.
The Premier League champions are planning to test Barcelona’s financial resolve for one of their most influential attacking stars.
The move is part of a bold recruitment strategy aimed at refreshing Arne Slot’s frontline as the Reds prepare for a possible new era at Anfield.
With long-serving talisman Mohamed Salah’s future increasingly uncertain amid heavy interest from Saudi Arabia, Liverpool is already eyeing a marquee successor capable of replicating his creativity, pace, and goal threat on the right wing.
The player in question is Raphinha, the Brazilian winger, who has become indispensable in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona project, thriving as one of the most consistent performers since his big-money move from Leeds United, as reported by Fichajes.
His impact last season was immense, helping the Catalan giants secure a domestic treble while firmly establishing himself among Europe’s elite wide men.
Even before his injury setback in September, Raphinha had been a vital source of goals, assists, and pressing energy—qualities that perfectly align with Slot’s preferred high-octane attacking style.
Liverpool’s recruitment team reportedly view Raphinha as the ideal replacement for Salah, combining previous Premier League experience with a proven track record in decisive moments.
The Merseyside club are ready to commit around €100 million to lure him back to England. However, convincing Barcelona will be no easy task.
The Blaugrana recently extended the 28-year-old’s contract until 2028, underlining their long-term faith in him, especially after the team’s dip in form during his injury absence.
With the Spanish champions seeking funds to pursue a top-class striker to succeed Robert Lewandowski, an offer of this scale might prove tempting.
Liverpool’s approach, therefore, could turn into one of the defining transfer battles of the 2026 summer window.
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