Liverpool are believed to be in the running to sign Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer.
The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a shock return to Merseyside on numerous occasions having left the Reds for £142million in 2018 (The Guardian).
Unfortunately, the move never worked out as planned for the 28-year-old and Coutinho could be set for another switch during this transfer window.
According to Mundo Deportivo journalist Francesc Aguilar, as cited by Football Transfers on Twitter, Liverpool are among the clubs in the hunt.
Twitter:
Liverpool, Everton and Wolves are interested in Philippe Coutinho
. The player would accept the chance to retur… https://t.co/mlQN7B3bib (@Transferzone00)
The Spanish reporter claims that Coutinho’s agent is working hard to secure a move back to England and that perhaps surprisingly the Reds are the ‘most determined’ to make a deal happen.
Since arriving in the Catalan region of Spain, the Brazilian ace has managed 23 goals and 14 assists in 90 appearances as well as spending a season out on loan at Bayern Munich.
Last term Coutinho had made 14 appearances before being ruled out for the remainder of the season in December with a serious knee injury.
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Currently valued at £27million and under contract until 2023 at the Camp Nou (Transfermarkt), there is certainly a bargain deal to be had for the Brazilian.
Capped on 63 occasions at senior level and having dazzled the Anfield faithful during a 54 goal and 43 assist laden career on Merseyside, Jurgen Klopp is certainly well versed in the talents available.
However, injury issues have begun to take hold and the German boss has certainly shied away from the prospect of allowing a return previously.
That said, there remains an unbelievable talent on offer, with qualities that the current squad doesn’t truly possess. Klopp would be wise to consider all possibilities, particularly at the right price.
One thing that wouldnt sit well with Kopite would be linking up with ex-Anfield chief Rafa Benitez at Everton.
