Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho's relationship with Jurgen Klopp breaks down

PHILIPPE COUTINHO’S relationship with Jurgen Klopp has reportedly deteriorated to the point where he detests the Liverpool manager.

Jurgen Klopp's hilarious reaction to Philippe Coutinho question

Barcelona have been constantly linked with a move for Philippe Coutinho, as they seek a replacement for Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record deal worth £198million.

Coutinho has yet to play for Liverpool in the Premier League this term, with a back problem and then a virus keeping him sidelined.

So far, the Merseyside outfit have turned down three bids for the Catalan giants with a .

Express Sport understands this bid will be rejected outright.

But all is not well deep down between Coutinho and Klopp.

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Philippe Coutinho is desperate to force through a move to Barcelona

He has been trying to play the hard man

A source

Yahoo Sport say Coutinho resents his boss for blocking his dream move to the Nou Camp and can’t stand him now one bit.

It is suggested Klopp has made an example of the Brazilian.

A source close to the club told Yahoo Sport: “He has been trying to play the hard man.”

Klopp meanwhile refused to avoid talk on Coutinho’s future after Liverpool secured their return to the Champions League.

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Philippe Coutinho is fed up with Jurgen Klopp

Speaking after the 4-2 win over Hoffenheim to ensure they put their name in the hat for today’s draw, Klopp said: “There is nothing else to say. 

“It's not that I don't want to talk about it, I just have nothing to say.”

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