Liverpool want £133m for Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho in January, Mundo Deportivo claim
And Mundo Deportivo claim they made the most of FIFA’s The Best awards being held in London to speak about a deal.
The Spanish outlet reckon Barcelona officials met with Kia Joorabchian, who represents Coutinho, in the city on Monday.
Mundo Deportivo say Joorabchian passed on the message from Liverpool that Coutinho will be available for £133m in the new year.
That figure is said to be £36m more than Barcelona were willing to commit to signing the 25-year-old.
Barcelona will reportedly look to drive down the price by reminding Liverpool that they agreed to let Coutinho leave in January.
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Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is still wanted by Barcelona gaffer Ernesto Valverde
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Damien Comolli: Liverpool don't need the money selling Coutinho
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Jurgen Klopp managed to keep hold of Barcelona transfer target Philippe Coutinho over the summer
That compromise meant the former Inter Milan ace played in the Champions League group stage - cup-tying him ahead of a move to Spain.
Barcelona are well aware that Coutinho is likely to be targeted by a number of clubs once the current campaign and subsequent World Cup draws to a close.
Therefore they are desperate to find a resolution with Liverpool in order to avoid a potential bidding war.
Mundo Deportivo indicate PSG are also interested in adding Coutinho to their ranks.
However, he’s still keen to join Barcelona, rather than link up with compatriots Neymar, Dani Alves, Marquinhos and Lucas Moura at the Parc des Princes.
