Manchester United have been urged to make a move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino this summer.
Firmino has been an influential figure throughout Jurgen Klopp's reign, claiming five trophies while scoring 96 goals in 318 appearances.
The Brazilian, though, is approaching the final 12 months of his contract to prompt speculation over his long-term future at the Reds. And compatriot Kleberson, who won the FA Cup with United in 2004, believes last season's Europa League runners-up should consider attempting to lure Firmino down the East Lancs Road after another barren campaign.
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"Roberto Firmino’s style would suit Manchester United, especially the way he plays for Liverpool," said the former Brazil international midfielder. "For the Brazil national team, he plays higher up, but for Liverpool he’s a bit deeper. He’s learned so many things from Jurgen Klopp and he is so smart on the pitch. His movement to create space, or sometimes to occupy space, allows his team-mates to..
“If Manchester United wanted to make a change, he’s a good player that can help, especially with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho on the wings. Firmino can help those players create space when they’re on the attack.
“That’s the type of player Manchester United should be looking at. A player with Firmino’s quality can help release the team. He's a great player and he’d be a good fit, and a good signing for Manchester United.”
Speaking to Paddy Power, Kleberson also underlined the importance of Mohamed Salah and believes Liverpool should pay the money to prevent the Egyptian walking away once his contract expires next summer.
“Liverpool need to keep Salah," he said. "He’s been improving over many years and hasn’t had a bad season. When you have a good player, you sometimes need to spend money to keep them. It's really hard to let players like Salah go and still compete with the likes of Man City.
"I can’t think of a single player who can go to Liverpool and play the way Salah plays. I don’t see anyone for that role, he’s so comfortable at Liverpool. He understands the game and plays the way the team wants.”
