Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho is wanted by Barcelona
Balague says Barca hold hope of doing a late deal today for the Brazilian after watching Liverpool’s transfer activity.
They are said to have taken heart from the fact Liverpool are signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
That, coupled with the fact that talks are underway for Thomas Lemar and Virgil van Dijk, is said to show Barca that Coutinho could go.
The La Liga expert tweeted: “1. FCB think signing of The Ox, and negotiations for Lemar/Van Djik show LFC will accept a new offer 4 Cout. (not arrived yet), but...
“2. LFC insist signings nothing to do with Coutinho, not for sale. (If) new offer, will be rejected. They consistent with message throughout.”
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Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has called for Liverpool to stay strong if they are to keep the playmaker.
He said: "I think strong management is crucial in this situation.
“Part of your job as a coach also is to educate your players' character so they have a responsibility to what they're doing.
"Obviously, in some cases, that is changing a bit. It's disappointing because I'm sure that, in the case of Liverpool, they did a very good job in making Coutinho the player he is today.
"So, it's a bit disappointing but you have to deal with it and the transfer window doesn't help in that situation.”
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