Philippe Coutinho has long been linked with a move to Barcelona but Lionel Messi isn’t keen on the Brazilian.
Spanish outlet, Mundo Deportivo claim that the Argentinian superstar would rather see Juventus hitman Paulo Dybala join the club, rather than the Liverpool midfielder.
Dybala has been in fantastic form this season, scoring 14 league goals in Serie A.
Brazilian attacker Neymar has talked up the chances of Coutinho moving to the Nou Camp in the summer, but Messi would rather see his countryman join him in Spain.
An impressive first half of the season saw rumours linking Coutinho to Barcelona intensified, but an injury has seen his form suffer.
The Brazilian impressed during the Merseyside derby, scoring Liverpool’s second of three goals against Everton.
Barcelona currently trail Real Madrid in the La Liga title race and will want to strengthen their squad over the summer. A move for both players would be unlikely, meaning the Catalan club may have to decide between either Coutinho or Dybala.
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