A Transfer Rumour Involving Coutinho And Manchester United Is The Most Bizarre Yet

Ladies and gentlemen, It looks like we have found a winner for the 'most bizarre transfer rumour of the January window' award. Take it away, Philippe Coutinho.

Coutinho, who joined the Catalan giants from Liverpool in a reported £105 million deal, has featured in 15 league appearances this season, bagging four goals in the process.

The report suggests Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in his services, but United are 'early favourites' to sign the 26-year-old in what would be one of most surprising transfers in recent memory.

Coutinho has failed to nail down a spot in Ernesto Valverde's starting line-up, losing out on a place to Ousmane Dembele in attack.

And the form of Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets means that he can't find a place in midfield.

It hasn't exactly been a start to shout about since his £105 million move.

For example, one of the clauses in his contract requires Coutinho to make 100 appearances for the club.

Once he hits that milestone, then the La Liga champions will have to pay the Reds £17 million. .

However, the club will be able to pay that fee over the course of four installments totalling £4.4million each.

Thoughts on this rumour? Would Coutinho be a good signing for Manchester United?

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