Joey Barton: I think Liverpool should sell Coutinho
Coutinho, 25, has been the subject of three bids from Barcelona already, but all have been rejected by Liverpool.
The Reds issued a public statement outlining their prized asset is not for sale, and Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that he will stay at Anfield.
But Barcelona continue to persist as they look to find a replacement for Neymar, who was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of £200m.
And The Sun say the La Liga giants will have one last throw of the dice to sign Philippe Coutinho by lodging a £136m offer.
Barcelona are ready to launch a fourth and final offer of £136m to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
It is said they will pay the Reds £100m up front with add-ons of £36m.
The extras involve Liverpool getting £9m each time Barcelona qualify for the Champions League over the next four seasons, which is virtually guaranteed.
Ernesto Valverde’s side are also apparently willing to offer Coutinho a five-year deal if a move to the Nou Camp was to materialise, The Sun say.
Coutinho is reportedly keen on a move to Barca himself after handing in a transfer request.
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Barcelona are preparing to laucnh a final £136m offer to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
But the chances of this bid being accepted appear to be slim as Liverpool are likely to maintain their stance of not wanting to sell the Brazil international.
Klopp last night claimed the player was “ill” and has “no idea” when he will return ahead of their Champions League second-leg qualifier against Hoffenheim tonight (7:45pm).
But when asked if he would welcome Coutinho back into the first team, Klopp said: “Of course. You ask if everything is OK between me and him. I answer of course. Yes. Absolutely.
“Nothing has changed.”
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