This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool Poised to Reclaim Star from Barcelona ¶
Published on July 15, 2019, at 7:59 PM
Philippe Coutinho, the Brazilian international, is highly favored to rejoin Liverpool after struggling to find his form at Barcelona. According to reports, Coutinho's agent has stated that his client prefers joining Liverpool over Manchester United.
Barcelona's decision to sell Coutinho is reportedly driven by their desire to free up cash for a £200m pursuit of former star Neymar. The Spanish giants have already completed a £108million switch for Frenchman Antoine Griezmann, reducing Coutinho's first-team chances ahead of next season.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was initially interested in making Coutinho his prime target, but it is understood that the Brazilian international wants a return to the Merseyside.
And according to Italian news media outlet Calciomercato, Coutinho has now given his approval to a sensational offer from Liverpool to take him on a two-year loan with the option to buy at £88m. His agent, Kia Joorabchian, has already insisted that his client will not be playing for any other Premier League side except Liverpool.
However, Joorabchian added that he has been informed that Barcelona do not plan to sell Coutinho regardless of any summer signings the club will make.
