Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG Reportedly Interested in Liverpool Star Philippe Coutinho

Published on: 05 November 2016

Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG are all keen on bringing in Liverpool playmakerPhilippe Coutinho, according toOk Diarioin Spain.


Barcelona reportedly see the 24-year old Brazilian as the perfect replacement for Andres Iniesta, the Spanish legend now reaching the latter stages of his career at the age of 32. The club's summer signing Andre Gomes has also yet to impress, which could bring a necessity to improve in midfield.


Real Madrid bossZinedine Zidane is said to be in admiration ofthe former Inter Milanmidfielder, while PSG see him as a possible replacement for the departed Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Whether this interest will translate into offers is yet to be seen, although Ok Diario claim that Coutinho will be next summer's most in-demand player, alongside Argentine Paulo Dybala of Juventus.


The Spanish publication havealso estimated a possible asking price of £75m for the Brazilian, a fee that is unlikely to put off the trio of clubs said to be interested.

Philippe Coutinho now has more Premier League assists (6) in 2016 than Eden Hazard and Mesut Ozil combined (5). pic.twitter.com/3HvX2tVKPA

Coutinho has an impressive five goals and five assists to his name in the Premier League so far this season, and this form has clearly attracted the glances of admirers across Europe.


Liverpool, like most Premier League clubs, are not in desperate need of the money, though, so if he were to leave Anfield it would be for a considerable amount. Possibly even more than the aforementioned £75m.

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