Liverpool have named Barcelona winger Rafinha in place of Mohamed Salah.Salah was heavily linked with a move to Al Ittihad and Saudi Arabia last summer, but Liverpool have made it clear they will not sell him for any price. That hasn’t stopped speculation about his future, with Teamtalk claiming Rafinha is seen as a possible successor to the Egyptian.
There are currently no plans for the Premier League leaders to part ways with their star man, but the scenario could be mooted again in the summer, especially as manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he will step down after eight seasons. Conductor of the year. Premier League experienceSalah has played a key role in Liverpool’s success in recent years.
He has been very consistent this season with 18 goals and recently reached the 200 goal target for the Reds. The 31-year-old is in the final year of his contract this summer and his future could be uncertain.Virgil van Dijk says he could prevent Klopp from being sent off. Salah could follow the same path and Liverpool could accept his request if they receive a big transfer fee from Saudi Arabia.
In that case, the club may want a ready-made replacement in the transfer market, and the focus could be on Rafinha. The Brazilian has played 992 minutes for Barcelona this season despite injuries and competition for places. He still has four goals and seven assists for the Blaugrana. The 27-year-old could be waiting for a return to the Premier League and we wouldn’t be surprised if Liverpool try to sign him.
The £42m star has been in outstanding form for Leeds United, scoring 29 goals in 67 appearances. He was a standout performer during his winning streak. He may not be United’s spokesman, but he would be a good candidate to replace Salah if he leaves. Rafinha will not be able to participate unless he is guaranteed playing time.
