Liverpool and Brazil international playmaker Philippe Coutinho returned to his sparkling best for the National team last night and found the back of the net in their 2-0 victory against South America opponent Ecuador. The 25-year-old midfield maestro submitted an official transfer request last month in an attempt to push through a transfer to La Liga giant FC Barcelona, but the transfer looks dead with the Spanish La Liga transfer window set to slam shut midnight today. The South American is yet to play in any club competition for Liverpool this new season with Red manager Jurgen Klopp claiming he was nursing a back injury. The midfielder, however, showed little signs of any injury or pain when he tied up well with Paris Saint Germain star Neymar Jr to score … [Read more...]
Arsenal demand £55million for Mesut Ozil as Barcelona side make late enquiry
Premier League giant Arsenal have told La Liga side FC Barcelona to cough out £55million for Germany international Mesut Ozil after the Blaugrana asked about the availability of Ozil late on deadline day, according to media reports in Spain. Spanish media outfit Cadena COPE report that the La Liga side are now considering a transfer for the German as Merseysiders Liverpool continue to stand firm over Brazilian Philippe Coutinho’s availability. Mesut Ozil has less than 12 months left on his current Arsenal contract with the Gunners and would be available for free at the end of the current League season. In August, it was reported that the former Real Madrid midfield maestro was close to renewing his contract with Arsenal, believed to be worth £225,000 … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho Bid of £138M Reportedly Submitted by Barcelona side On Deadline Day
According to reports, Barcelona have made a last push to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in the form of a £138 million offer. The Guardian reported the Blaugrana has tabled a fourth offer for the midfielder. While the summer transfer deadline for English teams signing players was on Thursday, clubs in the Spanish La Liga have until 12:00 midnight on Friday to sign any new player. It means Brazilian Coutinho could still join Barcelona. Indeed, the Reds released a statement earlier in the summer saying they would not consider any bids for Coutinho despite Barcelona's admiring approaches and substantial offer. The Brazilian then handed in a transfer request in a bid to seal his move. The pursuit of Coutinho has been a desperate one from Barcelona, as … [Read more...]
Liverpool shareholder tells club to sell Brazilian to Barcelona
Famous Liverpool shareholder, basketball star LeBron James have told the Merseysiders to cash in on Brazil international midfielder Philippe Coutinho and let him join FC Barcelona this summer transfer window. The Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball star became a shareholder at the Anfield club back in 2011. According to Mundo Deportivo, James has told FSG he thinks they should negotiate with FC Barcelona and let him leave the club before the summer transfer window closes next week. The attacking midfielder has been the subject of three formal bids from La Liga giants Barcelona, with each one, turned down by the Reds as they look to keep their most prized asset. Barcelona are thought to be preparing one last bumper-money bid, an offer that will exceed the £97 … [Read more...]
Liverpool fans left fuming as Barca fan wears unsigned ‘Coutinho 11’ Barcelona shirt during La Liga game
Merseyside giants Liverpool are holding firm on their stance not to sell Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho, but some Barcelona fans feel they have already signed the Brazilian. La Liga giants FC Barcelona have made a public offer for Coutinho but have seen three offers rejected. The latest bid, worth around £118million offer, would have broken the world transfer record had Brazilian Neymar Jr not been sold to big spending Ligue 1 side PSG for £200m earlier this summer transfer window. The Reds are keen to keep the Barcelona target even though the Brazilian has submitted a transfer request. But a Barcelona fan believes the transfer deal will be completed before the transfer window slams shut. The fan was spotted by Mundo Deportivo putting on a … [Read more...]
Barcelona refuse to give up, table £114.2 million offer for Liverpool star
Spanish giant FC Barcelona have reportedly submitted a new offer of £114.2m for Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho. The Catalan club is desperate to sign the Brazilian after cashing in on Neymar Jr to big spending Paris Saint Germain and could be ready to go as high as £118.7m to bring Coutinho to Spain. Jurgen Klopp has declared that the Brazilian is not for sale, despite submitting a formal transfer request last week. Barcelona presented £36.5m signing, Paulinho on Thursday afternoon, but they will not give up on the 25-year-old midfield maestro, who is desperate to line up alongside Argentine Lionel Messi and Uruguayan Luis Suarez at Camp Nou. The Reds have already turned down one offer worth £90m for the playmaker and insist that he will stay at the … [Read more...]
La Liga star reportedly set to quit club as Manchester United & Chelsea agree to pay release clause
Tensions are beginning to mount at the Nou Camp between FC Barcelona and Spain international midfielder Sergi Roberto. According to reports in Spanish outlets, the 25-year-old is set to quit the former Spanish La Liga giants as newly appointed manager of the Catalan club Ernesto Valverde continues to overlook him in preparation for the new Spanish La Liga season. With the arrival of Brazilian Paulinho on Monday from the Chinese Super League, the Manchester United target is worried over his future but has not been assured by the Catalan giants that he will play a part in the clubs quest for the title this new season. After news emerged yesterday that Premier League giants Manchester United were set to pay the player's £36M release clause, there is more pressure … [Read more...]