Glen Johnson believes Liverpool can compete for the signature of Erling Haaland if the striker looks beyond his salary.
The Norway international is the most in-demand player in world football, with several European giants keen to sign him.
Haaland will be available for around £63m at the end of the season due to a release clause in his contract.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked with the Leeds-born frontman’s signature.
“In terms of the stature of the club, definitely, but they do business totally differently,” he told Goal.
“We all know that Liverpool sign players with an awful lot of stats involved and they have certain salaries that they will and won’t pay, whereas Real Madrid and PSG will pretty much do whatever they want.
“Of course it is going to be hard to compete on that level, but the top players have got their heads screwed on and hopefully they don’t just follow the big contracts.
“Wherever they go, they are going to be very well paid so they have to be patient and pick the right club, rather than being attracted by big numbers.”
“I like Raphinha. I think it’s a realistic signing as well,” he added.
“Everyone talks about the Mbappes, but those deals aren’t easy to get over the line. I think someone like Raphinha could easily work.
“Obviously the big one is Haaland. Everyone knows that if Liverpool’s front three don’t score, they usually struggle. They definitely need some more firepower up there. The kid looks special as well.”
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