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“Manchester City does not rely on a sale to make money. You have the option to buy anyone you want. It will depend on whether Gabriel Jesus is willing to play less once Haaland is there. It will depend on his attitude if he knows an incredible striker is coming.”

The journalist claims that “several” other Premier League clubs have also registered their interest in the 19-year-old, including Leicester, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Southampton.

Other teams, including Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with Raphinha in recent months but West Ham are the club who have been most proactive in trying to sign the Brazilian.

The 24-year-old is a holding midfield player by trade, which isn’t really an area that manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst needs to strengthen currently, with James Sands having been brought in from New York City during the January transfer window.

“I think Sterling is an interesting one. One year left on his contract and Chelsea have had a historical interest in Raheem Sterling. Chelsea have always been in the background with Raheem Sterling so it’s clear that their existing scouting department (and existing decision-makers) have always had a little eye on Sterling. He looks to me he would suit the way Tuchel wants to play really well, [and] presses well from playing under Guardiola. I know he does miss chances but his numbers consistently have been really, really impressive at City. I think he’s an interesting one but you know, who knows what he’s going to do at City. He’s probably one that people at the club are probably monitoring.”

At the time, it was reported that the Premier League club had agreed to pay £500,000 in compensation with future payments based on performances.

Van Dijk helped Liverpool to post the joint-best defensive record in the league this season, while also scoring three goals and registering four assists as well.

They reached the World Series three times in four years, coming away empty in 2017 and 2018 before winning the title in 2020.

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“We’re obviously talking about leaving or not, but I still have one year left on my contract. It is an important moment for me, I can’t deny that. It is a moment of maturity, I feel more mature. It is an important moment in which I have to decide many things. And those of me and those around me are clear that I have to continue growing, moving forward. I want to do things in football and they help me achieve that. It’s more than recommendations or advice, it is to support me and what I’m doing.”