According to Jamie Redknapp, Liverpool should let Philippe Coutinho leave for Barcelona in a cash plus player deal that will see Luis Suarez make his return to the Reds.
The Uruguay international Suarez was a fan-favourite at Liverpool before he left the club to join Barcelona in 2014.
Redknapp believes that Coutinho going to Barca and Suarez returning to his former club is a deal that could suit both clubs.
Barcelona made Coutinho a priority target during the summer transfer window after they lost Neymar to PSG and they are expected to make further bids for the Brazil international in the near future.
Redknapp said: “Philippe Coutinho was sensational for Liverpool at Bournemouth. The Reds should enjoy him while they can before Barcelona come calling again in the summer.
“Even if Liverpool receive in excess of the £138m Barcelona bid last summer, there are few like-for-like players they can buy —while bringing in a number of players is not always the best option.
“Instead, Liverpool should ask Barcelona to swap Coutinho for Luis Suarez. The striker has not been as prolific as in recent seasons and the Liverpool fans would love a returning hero. It would be a great move for both the club and the Premier League.”
