‘I would argue’ – James questions Liverpool’s pursuit of Leeds star

David James has questioned Liverpool’s reported pursuit of Leeds winger Raphinha, insisting that he is not as good as January signing Luis Diaz.

The Brazilian was in incredible form last campaign for the Yorkshire club, bagging six goals and creating nine assists for his team-mates in his debut Premier League season.

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And Raphinha has been just as good this term, contributing nine goals and three assists with Leeds now seven points above the relegation zone after back-to-back wins.

A report on Monday revealed that the 25-year-old had rejected a renewal offer from Leeds which would have nearly doubled his wages at Elland Road.

With a summer transfer a possibility, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea, amongst others, are all reportedly interested in signing Raphinha.

On Tuesday it was reported that Barcelona had reached a ‘salary agreement’ on a five-year deal to sign the former Rennes attacker.

That’s according to Sport, who claim the Catalans have turned their attention to the Brazil international having given up hope of landing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Despite numerous reports putting Liverpool in the mix, the Merseyside club’s former goalkeeper James is not convinced.

The ex-England international insists