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Former Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique has urged the Reds to beat Arsenal to sign Raphinha from Leeds United. He has claimed that the club will not require any other signings in the current window if they manage to acquire the 25-year-old.
The Brazil international has been strongly linked with the Gunners (via The Athletic). However, Enrique believes he will be the perfect signing for Jurgen Klopp's side. The 36-year-old took to his official Twitter page to state that he could be the 'perfect' signing for the Reds.
Enrique replied to a tweet which suggested that Klopp could make Raphinha a better player. He tweeted:
"He will be our perfect signing for this season and we don't need anyone else if we sign him."
Raphinha joined Leeds United from Ligue 1 side Rennes in the summer of 2020. He has gone on to become a key player for the west Yorkshire outfit, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists from 67 matches in all competitions.
His performances for Leeds have seen him become a regular on the international stage with Brazil. The 25-year-old has scored three goals and provided two assists from nine matches for the Selecao.
Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in the former Vitoria Guimaraes man, in addition to Chelsea and Arsenal (via Fabrizio Romano). However, the 25-year-old has his heart set on moving to Barcelona and has also blocked advances from Manchester United.
Arsenal and Liverpool seem well-stocked in attack and might not need to sign Raphinha this summer
Liverpool have seemingly completed their transfer activities this summer, having signed attacker Darwin Nunez and right-back Calvin Ramsay.
The former's arrival for a club-record fee further augments Jurgen Klopp's attack. He will join Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz and Fabio Carvalho in the final third for the Reds.
Arsenal have also been busy this summer, having extended Eddie Nketiah's contract. They signed Fabio Vieira from Porto and Marquinhos from Sao Paulo. They are on the verge of completing Gabriel Jesus' transfer from Manchester City (via Fabrizio Romano).
These transfers could help offset the departures of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Raphina plays predominantly as a winger and his preferred position is currently occupied by Bukayo Saka. Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make any transfers that could potentially hinder the academy graduate's growth at the Emirates.
Furthermore, Liverpool's bolstered attack means Raphinha might not get much playing time if he moves to Anfield.
Barcelona might be his best bet in the event that Ousmane Dembele does not extend his contract with the Blaugrana.
