Liverpool Again Reject Barcelona's £114m for Coutinho
leapyguide.com- Barcelona having a hard time in their efforts to recruit Liverpool midfielder attack, Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian was fenced off by the Reds who insisted on keeping him.
The first two offers were awarded Barca for 72 and 90.4 million pounds, however, both bids were denied by Liverpool. Even so with the third bid. According to Sky Sports reports (19/08), Liverpool again rejected Barca's offer of 113 million pounds, which could rise to 118 million pounds.
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed no pressure to sell Coutinho. He labeled the player priceless or has no price (irreplaceable). Coutinho didn't mind staying at Anfield, after showing his commitment by extending the contract for five and a half years in January.
Coutinho (25 years old) enjoyed his performance in the 2016/17 season, scoring 13 goals and giving seven assists from 31 Premier League matches. He brings Liverpool to finish fourth in the standings, Champions League zone.
Barca wants him to fill the spot which left by Neymar, who leave to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for 222 million euros.
The first two offers were awarded Barca for 72 and 90.4 million pounds, however, both bids were denied by Liverpool. Even so with the third bid. According to Sky Sports reports (19/08), Liverpool again rejected Barca's offer of 113 million pounds, which could rise to 118 million pounds.
No doubt this confirms, that Liverpool did open the opportunity to Barca to negotiate, but on the other hand, Liverpool didn't want to let Coutinho go.
🆕 COUTINHO BID REJECTED 🆕— Sky Sports PL 👑 (@SkySportsPL) August 18, 2017
Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho.
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Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed no pressure to sell Coutinho. He labeled the player priceless or has no price (irreplaceable). Coutinho didn't mind staying at Anfield, after showing his commitment by extending the contract for five and a half years in January.
Coutinho (25 years old) enjoyed his performance in the 2016/17 season, scoring 13 goals and giving seven assists from 31 Premier League matches. He brings Liverpool to finish fourth in the standings, Champions League zone.
Barca wants him to fill the spot which left by Neymar, who leave to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for 222 million euros.