Barcelona Offer Player Plus Cash Offer For Philippe Coutinho

The Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona transfer stories aren't going anywhere.

Liverpool refused the sale of Coutinho during the summer transfer window. Barcelona submitted a couple of mega offers which were ultimately rejected.

And it appears Barcelona will continue their pursuit of the 25-year-old.

_{A Liverpool fan holds up a sign (top), to Coutinho in action (bottom). Images: PA}

Ernesto Valverde remains in the market for new recruitment following the sale of Neymar. The club drafted in Ousmane Dembele for £97 million from Borussia Dortmund, but they seek to add more talent.

Reports suggest Barcelona will come calling for Coutinho, once again. According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, the Catalans are reportedly ready to offer Andre Gomes plus cash for Liverpool's brilliant Brazilian.

_{Gomes in action for Barcelona. Images: PA}

Just like Coutinho, Gomes is also subject to intense transfer speculation. The Portuguese midfielder joined the Camp Nou from fellow La Liga side Valencia but has failed to make a significant impression.

Valverde is open to his sale with the manager seeking to offload him as part of a player and cash deal for Coutinho.

_{Dembele in action for Barcelona before getting injured. Images: PA}

Barcelona want to make up the extra money for Coutinho by chucking in a player.

However, the report claims Liverpool are furious with the proposed bid.

Coutinho to Barcelona? Watch this space.

Topics: Liverpool, Coutinho, Barcelona

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