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This time last year Liverpool’s attacking options were predominantly long-serving players who had helped deliver the Reds the Champions League and Premier League in successive seasons.
As a result, Liverpool’s lack of movement for Raphinha suggests they haven’t given up hope of agreeing new terms with Salah just yet, despite the dwindling time left on his contract, and, even if the Egyptian King did move on, their interest in Raphinha has presumably also moved on with other names on their replacement shortlist obtaining greater attention.
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With Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both the wrong side of 30 and out of contract next summer, it remains to be seen whether they will sign new contracts at Anfield.
Incoming sporting director Julian Ward was tasked with refreshing Liverpool ’s forward options in 2022 after it was confirmed he would be replacing Michael Edwards.
However, despite just such famous glory, with contracts running out and 30th birthdays looming, it was clear a revamp would soon be needed.
Either way, with Dembele and Raphinha seemingly set for pastures news, it would appear it might be time for Kopites to cross these two gossip column constants off their Liverpool wishlists.
Such a stance seemingly dismisses the possibility of Dembele moving to Liverpool as a result despite these Spanish reports.
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