The former player is backing Liverpool to sign the Barcelona superstar as a replacement for Mohamed Salah
In the last 12-18 months, Raphinha has been regularly linked with a return to the Premier League. However, the Brazilian striker has remained at Barcelona for now, although he could be tested again in 2025.
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In Liverpool, there is a lot of talk about the possible departure of Mohamed Salah, which could happen next summer. When the time comes, former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant wants Raphinha as a replacement for the Egyptian, as he said. Instant Casino.
“If Mohamed Salah leaves, I can see Raphinha back in the Premier League in a Liverpool shirt to replace him. He is quick and adapts to the same style of play on the right side and cutting in. It is very difficult and that is what Liverpool have now with Luis Diaz and Salah.
“He has that eye for goal that we saw in Barcelona where he did really well – scoring a hat-trick against Bayern Munich and playing a big part in their recent 4-0 win in El Clasico against Real Madrid.
“His experience at Leeds would make him a good fit at Liverpool – he is comfortable in the Premier League and has been able to make an impact and score goals, despite them struggling as a team. You can imagine that a team like Liverpool l 'it would be at a level with how attacking they are and how comfortable they are going forward.
Given his spectacular form to start the season, as well as the fact that he is now a leading figure Barcelonait will be hard for Liverpool to sign Raphinha. However, the financial woes of the Catalans could make it possible.
