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Mark Wakefield

Raphinha drops transfer hint amid Liverpool speculation

Liverpool have been linked with a move for a host of potential new forwards, and one of them has dropped a hint on their future.

Leeds forward Raphinha has been tipped to move to Anfield in recent months, although speculation surrounding his future has died down over the past few weeks.

The Brazilian moved to Elland Road last summer from French club Rennes in an £17m deal, and has already impressed.

His form has led to rumours that the likes of Liverpool, along with Manchester United, could be interested in signing him this summer, although any credible news is yet to surface with less than a week to go until the deadline.

READ MORE: Five 'available' players Liverpool could sign ahead of transfer deadline day

Now the 24-year-old has dropped a hint on his future, suggesting that a move away from Leeds is not likely to happen before the transfer window closes next Tuesday.

"I’m so happy here. Everyone has welcomed me with open arms: Marcelo, the owner, the players, the staff, the fans," Raphinha wrote for The Players’ Tribune.

"A friend of mine sent me the song. I couldn’t understand all of it, but to get my own song really is a dream.

"All I could think about last season was to play in front of a packed Elland Road.

“It was very difficult for me to arrive to empty stadiums, because the fans were such a huge part of what made me want the Prem.

"But to all you Leeds fans, I want to say that even then I felt your love and affection. Honestly, I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the way you welcomed me to the club.

"As for the game against Everton last weekend, well, it was worth the wait. That noise, man. It was just like I remembered it. It was everything I hoped it would be.

"I already can’t wait to play in front of you guys again. You’ll cheer us on. We’ll put on a show. And I’ll do my best to make you smile.”

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