Leeds United look to have made decisions on Raphinha and Takumi Minamino which will both be of interest to Liverpool fans.
The 25-year-old winger has been a long-term transfer target for the Reds but with arrival of Luis Diaz it could mean that we are no longer interested, as well as reduced first-team chances for the Japanese international.
According to Fabrizio Romano, it looks as though the Brazilian winger will be staying at Elland Road during this window but a move could be made for our No.18.
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The 28-year-old tweeted: ‘Leeds have no intention to sell Brazilian winger Raphinha in January. West Ham asked for him but deal looks more than complicated, as per @JacobSteinberg. 🇧🇷 #WHUFC
‘Leeds are still thinking of Takumi Minamino on loan from Liverpool in case Summerville will leave the club. #LUFC’.
It makes sense that Marcelo Bielsa would want to keep hold of his star man, given the lack of time that is now available for a replacement to be found.
The former RB Salzburg attacker may need more game time and it could be a positive situation for all involved if he heads to Yorkshire on loan.
You can view the Raphinha and Minamino update via @FabrizioRomano on Twitter:
Leeds have no intention to sell Brazilian winger Raphinha in January. West Ham asked for him but deal looks more than complicated, as per @JacobSteinberg. 🇧🇷 #WHUFC
Leeds are still thinking of Takumi Minamino on loan from Liverpool in case Summerville will leave the club. #LUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2022
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