Leeds winger Raphinha 'good enough for Liverpool's first team', says ex-Anfield star
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool have been linked with an audacious move for Leeds star Raphinha, and former Red Glen Johnson believes that the Brazilian is good enough to make the starting line-up.Jurgen Klopp has been rocked after Sadio Mane made it clear that he wanted a 'new challenge', and Bayern Munich have already made attempts to bring the Senegalese star to Germany.
Mane only has a year left on his contract, so could leave for free next summer if Liverpool don't cash in.The Reds are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Benfica for the signing of Darwin Nunez, in what would be a club-record transfer.
But former Liverpool star Johnson thinks that Klopp should consider a move for Raphinha, as he's good enough to start.Liverpool do not want to lose Mane, and it's the first time that a high-profile player has decided to leave Anfield ever since Klopp started winning trophies.
But good things can't last forever, and Liverpool have been assessing their options while searching for a replacement. And Johnson has backed Raphinha to be a success at Liverpool, and thinks he is already good enough.
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