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Barcelona to renew attempts to sign Liverpool’s wantaway Philippe Coutinho after bagging Ousmane Dembele

BARCELONA are reportedly still confident of signing Philippe Coutinho despite having had three bids rejected for the Liverpool star.

The Spaniards want the Brazilian to help fill the void of Neymar's departure to Paris Saint-Germain.

 Barcelona are reportedly set to ramp up their efforts to sign Philippe Coutinho
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Barcelona are reportedly set to ramp up their efforts to sign Philippe CoutinhoCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 The Brazilian has handed in a transfer request to Anfield chiefs
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The Brazilian has handed in a transfer request to Anfield chiefsCredit: PA:Press Association

They are set to announce the £110million arrival of Borussia Dortmund attacker Ousmane Dembele.

And now they are set to step-up their pursuit of Coutinho as they attempt to bolster their ranks again, according to Mundo Deportivo.

SunSport told you how Barca were lining up a fourth and final £136million bid for the ace.

He is still yet to play for the Anfield club this term and as he continues to return to full fitness.

The 25-year-old has handed in a transfer request to the Merseyside giants and wants to leave for the Nou Camp.

But Liverpool's hardball tactics and determination to keep hold of their talisman had reportedly led Barca to switch their attentions elsewhere.

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 Jurgen Klopp is determined to keep hold of Coutinho
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Jurgen Klopp is determined to keep hold of CoutinhoCredit: Getty Images
 Ousmane Dembele will cost Barcelona £138million
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Ousmane Dembele will cost Barcelona £138millionCredit: AP:Associated Press

A muted move for PSG's Angel Di Maria was believed to be on the cards - but now it appears they are set for one more attempt at signing Coutinho.

The playmaker's relationship with Klopp is said to have deteriorated beyond repair as the German has continuously stopped him from leaving.

He remains desperate to join friend Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at the La Liga side.

 Jurgen Klopp has so far rejected three bids for Barcelona for the attacker
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Jurgen Klopp has so far rejected three bids for Barcelona for the attackerCredit: PA:Press Association
 Liverpool supporters have been vocal in their desire to see Coutinho remain at Anfield
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Liverpool supporters have been vocal in their desire to see Coutinho remain at AnfieldCredit: PA:Press Association
 Philippe Coutinho is reportedly set to go public in expressing his anger at being unable to join Barca
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Philippe Coutinho is reportedly set to go public in expressing his anger at being unable to join BarcaCredit: AP:Associated Press

And he is expected to add further pressure to Liverpool chiefs this week to let him depart before the end of the transfer window.

It was reported yesterday that he is considering making a public statement about his anger at not being allowed to leave.



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