According to the latest reports, Philippe Coutinho is open to leaving Barcelona after being contacted by both Chelsea and Manchester United.
He is the Blaugrana’s most expensive signing at £142m but he has failed to replicate his form back from his Liverpool days. The Brazilian has struggled to fit into the La Liga outfit, especially with the dominant Lionel Messi playing alongside him.
Ernesto Valverde’s choice to play Coutinho out of his natural position, which is the number ten role has not bode well for either parties. Now, with talks of Antoine Griezmaan ending up at Camp Nou gaining momentum, it is becoming increasingly likely that the former Reds player could leave the La Liga giants for good.
Mundo Deportiva claims that Coutinho has already told his closest pals that we would not mind a move out of Barcelona. He is clearly unhappy with the constant criticisms from the club’s own fans.
Chelsea have registered their interest in the Brazilian but their wishes will only be fulfilled if they successfully overturn the transfer ban in the coming weeks. United, on the other hand, have the financial power to steal Coutinho’s signature but they are also limited by the absence of Champions League football.
Both clubs should take heart from the fact that their top transfer target is willing to move elsewhere.
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