Sources: A significant update about Raphinha’s potential transfer to Liverpool in a fantastic deal

According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Liverpool has no intention of authorising a trade in which Luis Diaz would go to Barcelona and Raphinha would go the other direction.

The 26-year-old Brazil international may move to Anfield as part of a trade for Reds star Diaz, according to reports in Spain.

But Football Insider has been informed by a reliable source that Liverpool would not consider bids for the Colombian international.

Since his debut on Merseyside in January 2022, Diaz has solidified himself as a fan favourite.

In 14 games across all competitions this season, the 26-year-old has four goals and one assist, including a vital equaliser against Luton earlier this month.

According to Diaz’s father, the winger “dreams” of playing for Barcelona in the future and is a “loyal fan” of the Catalan team.

Nevertheless, it’s thought that nothing in the rumours tying Liverpool to a possible Raphinha trade involves the former Leeds player.

The Reds player signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Anfield club after leaving Porto for a reputed £37 million.

On Merseyside, he reportedly makes £55,000 a week.

With 61 appearances for Liverpool, the winger has contributed nine assists and 15 goals while also helping the Reds win the FA Cup and League Cup.

Raphinha, meanwhile, has lost favour with Xavi at La Liga winners Barcelona.

The 26-year-old, who reportedly cost £55 million in the summer of 2022, has made 11 appearances in all competitions this season, tallying two goals and three assists.

Given that Saudi Pro League teams continue to have Mohamed Salah as their primary objective, Liverpool may need to recruit a significant player to their right wing next summer.

Earlier this month on November 4, Football Insider reported that Salah had verbally agreed to relocate to the Middle East at the conclusion of the 2023–24 season.

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Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree on next Liverpool’s manager after Jurgen Klopp depart

The two think that Xabi Alonso, a former Reds midfielder, might be the person to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is a possibility to return to Anfield, according to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

After spending five years on Merseyside, the Spaniard began managing Real Madrid’s youth team in 2018. He later managed Real Sociedad’s B team before taking over at German team Bayer Leverkusen more than a year ago.

His team has won nine of their ten Bundesliga games thus far, with their most recent victory coming over Hoffenheim on the road this past weekend, 3-2. Additionally, he led Die Schwarzroten to the Europa League semifinals the previous year and they have won all three of their matches so far in this year’s competition.

Xabi Alonso

Given that the Reds are also undefeated in Group E, it is possible that Jurgen Klopp and Alonso will reunite during the tournament’s later stages. Klopp is hoping to add the one trophy that has eluded him in his eight years at Anfield.

With his previous contract set to expire in the summer of 2026, Klopp, 56, signed a new deal with Liverpool in 2022, extending his stay until the summer of 2026. Beyond that, though, Alonso, the winner of the Champions League, has been mentioned by both Lineker and Shearer as a possible successor to Klopp in the future.

Shearer stated on the podcast The Rest Is Football: “He’s getting great reviews, isn’t he? He’s had a great start to his managerial and coaching career. If he continues on, it won’t be long until people begin to observe him if they haven’t already, and you never know.”

“I think there’s every chance that Carlo Ancelotti ends up there as manager of a certain Jude Bellingham once he walks away or is pushed out, as is often the case at Real Madrid,” Lineker stated. Furthermore, he may follow (Jurgen) Klopp in the future. You always do with these things, don’t you? Steven Gerrard will always be there.”

Shearer said, “That might all change in a year,” to wrap up the discussion. However, it appears that he will stay at the top for a very long time, doesn’t he?”