'Is he better?' - David James raises Raphinha doubts and provides Liverpool alternative

Liverpool have been told to avoid signing Leeds forward Raphinha and make a move for Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli this summer.

The 20-year-old Martinelli captured supporters’ imaginations with his performance against the Reds last week - and ex-Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes he would be an ideal signing for his former side. Liverpool have been linked with a number of forwards ahead of the summer transfer window, including Leeds forward Raphinha.

However, the former England number one has his doubts over whether the Brazilian would improve Jurgen Klopp’s current attacking options.

“That Liverpool front four or five, whatever you want to call it, is he the same, is he better?” James told esports website GGrecon. “Under Jurgen Klopp and in that environment, would he get better? Possibly. If it is true, I think the price would be the key indicator on that one. I like him but again, when you look at Luis Diaz, who is a sensational signing, is Raphinha as good as him? I don’t think so at the moment.

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