Liverpool are reportedly preparing a €100m bid to land a prolific attacker seen as the ideal long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, a player capable of delivering around 60 goal contributions a season.
Liverpool are reportedly set to make Barcelona winger Raphinha one of their priority transfer targets as they look for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah next summer.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Reds are preparing a €100m offer for the Brazilian, a fee Barcelona would likely accept as they look to ease their Financial Fair Play pressure. Atletico Madrid are also said to be in the race.
Raphinha emerging as Liverpool’s ideal Salah successor
The former Leeds United star has elevated his game since joining Barcelona, producing outstanding numbers that underline why Liverpool view him as the perfect fit.
Raphinha’s stats at Barcelona
Games – Goals
2022/23: 50 – 10
2023/24: 37 – 10
2024/25: 57 – 34
2025/26: 7 – 3
As highlighted by Fichajes, the 28-year-old racked up an incredible 60 goal contributions in 57 matches last season, making him one of Europe’s most productive wingers.
His previous Premier League experience would also make settling into life at Anfield easier, which could prove crucial given Salah’s dip in form and the size of the task in replacing him.
Will Raphinha succeed where recent signings have struggled?
Liverpool’s recent recruitment hasn’t delivered immediate results. While Hugo Ekitike has made a positive start, summer additions Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have yet to make a significant impact.
There’s no guarantee Raphinha will hit the ground running either, but his familiarity with English football may give him an edge. Still, as seen with Isak and Kerkez, even Premier League-proven players can take time to adapt to new systems, teammates and expectations.
Whether Liverpool push ahead with the €100m deal remains to be seen, but the Brazilian certainly fits the profile of a player capable of succeeding Salah at Anfield.
