As claimed by Catalan football radio EsportsRAC1, Liverpool midfielder Philipe Coutinho is close to a Barcelona switch having agreed personal terms with the La Liga powerhouse.
The Brazil international’s strong links with a summer move to Camp Nou has been well documented over the past few months, and the most shocking transfer of the current window might just be on the cards.
Liverpool earlier reportedly rejected a bid worth £72million from Barcelona, but will now likely demand for more in a possible “cash-in-big” move if these recent claims are true.
It is being reported that the Spanish side believes successfully luring Coutinho to Catalunya would more than help convince Neymar to stay amidst the strong PSG links.
Were he to truly agree personal terms with Barca, it would be hard for Liverpool to insist on keeping him against his wishes. If Coutinho leaves Anfield, a heavy blow would be dealt on the Reds’ plans for next season.
As this particularly interesting transfer saga continues, more twists and turns should be expected.
