Liverpool sets 28th August as deadline for Barcelona to agree deal for Philippe Coutinho
LIVERPOOL have reportedly given Barcelona until Monday to finalise a deal for Philippe Coutinho.
Jurgen Klopp has been adamant that they will not sell the Brazilian ace, but the Anfield outfit appear to have softened their stance.
Spanish radio show Onda Cero have claimed Liverpool will not deal with the Spanish club if the fee is not agreed by Monday.
With the end of the transfer window looming, the Reds will need time to sign a replacement for Coutinho if he does decide to go.
The Catalan giants have had three bids for the Brazilian rejected including the latest of £118million, but they are expected to launch a whopping £136m final offer.
The 25-year-old has handed in his transfer request, despite team-mate Jordan Henderson begging him to stay.
Coutinho is yet to feature under Jurgen Klopp this season due to a ‘back injury’.
The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Merseyside giants last year and his contract does not contain a release clause.
The La Liga giants are looking to fill the void following Neymar’s £198m move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barca have recently completed the signing of French star Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund for £138m, so now their full focus is expected to be on the Liverpool ace.
Catalan defender Gerard Pique insisted that Coutinho is doing everything within his power to quit Liverpool for the Nou Camp.
The defender blames the Neymar transfer for sending transfer fees through the roof.
Jurgen Klopp has been adamant that they will not sell the Brazilian ace, but the Anfield outfit appear to have softened their stance.
Spanish radio show Onda Cero have claimed Liverpool will not deal with the Spanish club if the fee is not agreed by Monday.
With the end of the transfer window looming, the Reds will need time to sign a replacement for Coutinho if he does decide to go.
The Catalan giants have had three bids for the Brazilian rejected including the latest of £118million, but they are expected to launch a whopping £136m final offer.
The 25-year-old has handed in his transfer request, despite team-mate Jordan Henderson begging him to stay.
Coutinho is yet to feature under Jurgen Klopp this season due to a ‘back injury’.
The midfielder signed a five-year deal with the Merseyside giants last year and his contract does not contain a release clause.
The La Liga giants are looking to fill the void following Neymar’s £198m move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barca have recently completed the signing of French star Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund for £138m, so now their full focus is expected to be on the Liverpool ace.
Catalan defender Gerard Pique insisted that Coutinho is doing everything within his power to quit Liverpool for the Nou Camp.
The defender blames the Neymar transfer for sending transfer fees through the roof.
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