Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho followed by Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele

OUSMANE DEMBELE has added fuel to the fire surrounding Philippe Coutinho’s future - by following him on Instagram along with his new Barcelona team-mates.

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho BACK in full training for Brazil

Dembele was unveiled as Barcelona’s new signing yesterday after agreeing a mega-money move from Borussia Dortmund.

And Barca continue to track Coutinho and hope to make a late swoop ahead of the transfer deadline on Thursday.

And Dembele’s latest social activity suggests he expects him to join.

The France winger has followed a number of his Barca team-mates - including Sergi Roberto, Andre Gomes, Javier Mascherano and Paulinho - as well as Coutinho.

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Coutinho is now in Brazil on international duty and has taken part in training despite missing Liverpool’s start to the season through injury.

Coutinho wants to make the move to Barcelona and submitted a transfer request after the second bid of £90m was rejected.

Barca’s next offer, which is expected before Thursday, is said to be approaching the £150m mark.

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Philippe Coutinho wants to join Barcelona this summer

Liverpool in turn have agreed a deal to sign Naby Keita next summer and have bid for Monaco ace Thomas Lemar, suggesting Coutinho could be sold this summer.

Liverpool owners and FSG have been firm on their insistence that he is staying.

But with time still left in the window Barca will continue their approach.

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