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Liverpool 'step up pursuit of £70m-rated Raphinha as a replacement for wantaway Sadio Mane and could use Takumi Minamino as part of the deal to persuade Leeds to sell their star man'

Liverpool are seriously considering a move for Leeds forward Raphinha and could use Takumi Minamino as a makeweight in the deal, according to a report.

Sadio Mane - who is a target for Bayern Munich - is expected to leave Anfield this summer and Jurgen Klopp is busy making plans to replace the Senegalese international.

The Reds have been long-time admirers of Raphinha, but they face competition from LaLiga giants Barcelona.

Liverpool haveu00a0reportedly ramped up their interest in Leeds forward Raphinha in recent days

Liverpool have reportedly ramped up their interest in Leeds forward Raphinha in recent days

According to The Mirror, Liverpool's interest has ramped up in recent days as Mane edges closer to an exit.