Liverpool made offers to sign Brazilian icon

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Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool fans have seen this story before. The club identifies a top player, interest builds, and a deal looks possible, but something shifts before it is completed.

That is exactly the case with Juninho Paulista, who made a strong impact during his time at Middlesbrough. Across his time at the club, he made 150 appearances, scored 34 goals, and provided 18 assists, numbers that underline his importance and explain why bigger clubs were watching closely.

As his time at the club progressed, serious interest developed. He explained how close one move came, speaking on Charla Podcast, “There was interest from Manchester United, but they didn’t want to pay what Middlesbrough wanted.” “I think it was £12m (€14m).