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'Deluded' - Leeds United supporters mock excited Liverpool fans after £32m Raphinha report

Leeds United fans have laughed off any suggestions that Raphinha could be on the move to Liverpool after a fresh report from Brazil.

The Whites winger has been linked with a move to Anfield this summer after an impressive debut season at Elland Road.

Despite having several years left on his contract following a £15m switch in September last year, Futbol de Ingelaterra claim Liverpool have made a £32million offer.

Those reports have been met by excitement from Liverpool fans, who believe signing Raphinha for that minimal fee would represent excellent business.

Leeds fans, on the other hand, have been left amused at the suggestions their star player would be allowed to leave on the cheap.

Raphinha insisted he was happy at Elland Road in a recent interview in Brazil after being asked about links to Liverpool and Manchester United.

“It is difficult to define how I feel when I hear speculation about giant teams like Liverpool and Manchester United interested in signing me," he told UOL Esporte.

"Man, I grew up watching these teams on television. I saw Rooney, Van Nistelrooy, Cristiano Ronaldo, but I also saw Gerrard, as well as others like Henry, Deco, Lampard.

“And today I’m making people happy with my football. I am not only talking about the other clubs, but also Leeds, who was the one who bet on me.

"They are all very happy, including the fans who seem to have a great affection for me. I have a contract for another four years and I don’t even think about leaving here for exactly this reason: I am happy and making others happy.”

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