PSG make Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho top target after Neymar request despite Barcelona interest
Officials from the French club have already been in contact with the 25-year-old's agent regarding a switch to Ligue 1
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NEYMAR'S desire to play alongside Philippe Coutinho has urged PSG officials to prepare yet another swoop for the midfielder.
The French champions tried to secure the services of the Brazilian this summer, but their pursuit was unsuccessful.
Unai Emery's side will now prepare for a scramble against Barcelona to secure the 25-year-old's signature during the next transfer window - according to SPORT.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and his partners have already been in talks with Coutinho's agents in a bid to secure the signing.
During Barca's tour of the United states, Neymar bombarded his international team-mate with WhatsApp messages to try and persuade him into a transfer - according to SPORT.
Neymar made a world-record £198m summer switch to Parc des Prince, and now wants his international pal to join him.
Coutinho endured a summer of speculation, but he ended up remaining at Anfield for another season as a deal could not be made.
And he was not happy about it. He handed in his transfer request, declared himself out of action and refused to play in the Champions League.
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Barcelona have set a maximum fee of £100m as the Brazilian continues to push his way away from Liverpool.
The 25-year-old appeared to favour a Nou Camp switch this summer and in September the two clubs tried to reignite the relationship following a tough transfer window.
The French giants, owned by Qatar Sports Investments, will have to be careful not to breach the Financial Fair Play rules after a summer of spending.
Neymar and Coutinho were snapped enjoying a game of table-tennis football together on Tuesday.
