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Barcelona transfer policy to drastically change and give boost to Liverpool’s hopes of keeping Philippe Coutinho

The Blaugrana are said to only want players that can win them the Champions League - with Coutinho ineligible if he moves

LIVERPOOL may have been handed a boost after Barcelona reportedly changed their transfer policy.

The Blaugrana made three bids to land Philippe Coutinho during the transfer window but failed to prise him away.

 Barcelona made three bids for Philippe Coutinho
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Barcelona made three bids for Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Rex Features

Catalan paper Sport say that Barca are now only looking at players that can win them the Champions League.

Andre Gomes, Paco Alcacer, Jasper Cillessen and Lucas Digne have all been signed but failed to make an impact.

And it is now said that Barca chiefs will only move for players they feel  can make an instant impact in their attempts to win back the Champions League.

The club's hierarchy were said to have been alarmed by the 0-0 draw with Olympiakos, with all four players named on the bench.


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 Andre Gomes has struggled since a big-money move from Valencia
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Andre Gomes has struggled since a big-money move from ValenciaCredit: Rex Features
 Forward Paco Alcacer is another Barca signing who rarely starts
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Forward Paco Alcacer is another Barca signing who rarely startsCredit: Reuters
 Keeper Jasper Cillessen has to make do with a place on the bench
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Keeper Jasper Cillessen has to make do with a place on the benchCredit: AFP

Coutinho has already played in the competition under Jurgen Klopp this season.

And that would cup tie the Brazilian if he were to move to Barca.


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Coutinho picked up an abductor injury ten days ago and has not played since.

But Brazil's doctor says that he will be back working with a ball on Wednesday and could be fit to face England next Tuesday at Wembley.

 Coutinho is set to return to training on Wednesday
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Coutinho is set to return to training on WednesdayCredit: AFP
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