Despite leaving the club in controversial circumstances in 2018, it seems Philippe Coutinho has never been far from a link back to Liverpool.
Following a drawn-out saga involving a back injury, the Brazilian playmaker was eventually sold for an astronomical £142million (The Guardian).
However, things haven’t gone to plan in Catalonia for the 29-year-old and the Reds have been linked with a shock reunion during the mid-season transfer window.
According to a report from Goal, as cited by The Anfield Talk on Twitter, the Anfield club are among those considering the attacking midfielder.
(🟡) NEW:
Liverpool, Everton and Aston Villa are eyeing Philippe Coutinho.
Interested clubs have not proposed to Barcelona so far.
England is singled out as a possible destination for the player who wants to return to the Premier League. [@Marcelo_Hazan/@GoalBR] pic.twitter.com/YQe4CKQTsK
— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) January 5, 2022
The report claims that all three English clubs ‘appear interested’ in the 63-cap Brazil star who has a ‘willingness’ to return to the Premier League.
This season Coutinho has scored twice in 16 appearances across all competitions – failing to complete 90 minutes at any stage.
READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT
Still valued at £16.2million and under contract at the Camp Nou until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the fee for the Brazilian would likely be a low coast affair at this stage.
Having missed 37 games last season through injury, any buying club would want assurances over the star’s fitness prior to making any move.
Whilst nostalgia would suggest a reunion makes sense, ultimately for the Reds, this is a deal best left alone when considering the current quality, fitness issues and finances involved.
