Former Red Glen Johnson believes Leeds United’s Raphinha is ‘adequate’ to break into the Liverpool starting XI.
The Merseyside membership have been closely linked with the Brazilian in current instances and though their curiosity is effectively documented, it is but to transcend that. He’s underneath contract till 2024 however has been tipped to go away Elland Road this summer season.
Barcelona at the moment lead the race for Raphinha’s signature, though Arsenal and Chelsea have additionally beforehand been linked. Johnson, nonetheless, says the 25-year-old may rival the likes of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz for a starting spot underneath Jurgen Klopp.
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He instructed Bettingodds.com: “I think he’s good enough to nail down a place in the starting 11. I think if you sign for a bigger club, then you’ve got to expect to fight for your place.
“I feel he is sweet sufficient to bang the door down and I do imagine he will get sufficient recreation time at Liverpool. Bear in thoughts that if he does go to Liverpool then they’re going to play twice as many video games as Leeds do.
“However, I do believe he will get his game time and I think he’s good enough to nail down a place in the starting 11.”
Liverpool, although, have turned their consideration elsewhere amid perception Sadio Mane will go away the membership for Bayern Munich this summer season. The membership are closing in on a deal for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez to fill the void left in the squad by the Senegalese.
Despite his versatility, Raphinha is predominantly a proper winger and Salah has already confirmed his intention to stay at Liverpool subsequent season amid ongoing contract negotiations.