Rio de Janeiro Aug 1 (IANS) Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku who recently joined Manchester United could be an "excellent signing" for the Old Trafford club former full-back Rafael feels.
"I ve seen Lukaku play at Everton and a bit at Chelsea " the Brazilian told Omnisport.
"I saw him also when we were champions and he was in West Brom (which was) may be my best time in Manchester " Rafael who now plies his trade for French outfit Lyon said.
Since joining United ranks Lukaku has impressed his manager Jose Mourinho with strong displays during their tour of the United States scoring in friendlies against Real Salt Lake Manchester City and Valerenga.
Lukaku finished second on the Premier League scoring charts with 25 goals last season behind only Harry Kane s 29.
"For me he is a good player and is at a good age an age he can evolve but if he keeps what he did last year and in the last two or three years he will be an excellent signing."
Moving on Rafael also spoke on his former teammate at Lyon Alexandre Lacazette s move to Arsenal saying he would adapt to life in England quickly.
"I admired and still admire his football a lot " Rafael said.
"He is a very smart player he knows how to score. He s fast and that s all an attacker needs. I think he will do very well at Arsenal."
"I guess so [he ll need to adapt] and I think it will not take that long. In the early games he could struggle a little but it will be fast " Rafael was quoted as saying by ESPNFC.
Lacazette scored in Arsenal s 2-1 loss to Sevilla.
Rafael 27 has spent seven years at United making more than 100 appearances for the club.
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