Liverpool's 50 million signing to close after Man City game

The transfer window is in full swing and among the hot rumours is the interest of Premier League giants Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in acquiring the services of Brazilian winger Raphinha, who is currently on the books of FC Barcelona. According to reports from Football Insider, Barcelona would be willing to let Raphinha leave for a nominal fee of around £40-50 million, a figure that could prove attractive to the English clubs, despite having paid more for him when they acquired him from Leeds United.

Barcelona's difficult financial situation has led to this decision, opening the door for Liverpool and Tottenham to explore the possibility of strengthening their squads with the versatile 26-year-old winger. The latter has made a positive mark on the Premier League during his time at Leeds United, and his ability to unbalance in wide areas would be a valuable asset to both clubs.

At Anfield, where Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz are the only specialist wingers, Raphinha's arrival could provide much-needed depth, especially considering the rumours of Salah's possible exit at the end of the season. Meanwhile, at Tottenham, injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic have left the team searching for options on the flanks, and the prospect of Raphinha looks an attractive solution.

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Given the financial ability of both clubs to meet the proposed fee, interesting times are ahead in the transfer market. The Premier League has seen Liverpool and Tottenham make strong starts to the current season, and the addition of Raphinha could be key to cementing their Champions League aspirations. The Brazilian's fate is up for grabs, and the question hanging in the air is: Liverpool or Tottenham?