Former Liverpool players Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho were on target for Spanish champions Barcelona who played out a thrilling eight-goal salvo at the home of Villareal in their La Liga meeting on Tuesday night. Coutinho gave the visitors a 12th minute lead off an assist from fellow Brazilian Malcom before the much maligned Malcom turned goalscorer four minutes later. Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze pulled one back for the Yellow Submarines midway into the first half. Karl Toko Ekambi completed the comeback for the hosts in the 50th … [Read more...]
Ex-Liverpool Playmaker Considering Barcelona Exit
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho is said to be mulling over his future at the club according to the reports coming out of the Spanish media. The former Liverpool player has not had the best of time at Barcelona since his expensive transfer at the start of last year. Spanish media outlet Sport claimed that the Brazilian international is seriously thinking about leaving the club just over a year after his transfer. Philippe Coutinho joined Barcelona In January 2018 in a deal reported to be around €160m. His transfer from Liverpool to … [Read more...]
Champions League: Ex-Liverpool Star On Target In Barcelona Win
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho was amongst the goals as Barcelona secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a thumping win over Lyon at home. Coutinho and Barcelona had played out a goalless draw with their French opponents in the first leg of their last 16 tie in France some weeks ago but their second meeting was more favourable for the Catalans though it must be pointed out that they suffered a scare when Lucas Tousart halved the deficit to 2-1 just before the hour mark. Barcelona then went on to score three late goals to make … [Read more...]
Man United desperate to sign Spanish playmaker
Manchester United are reportedly desperate to land Isco Alarcon in the coming summer transfer window as they have begun preparations to strengthen the team ahead of next season. It would be recalled that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that there is a need to have quality players in the team after their defeat to Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League. He recently added again that there are already moves to land new players, hinting that talks have reached an advanced stage as he also involved in the process. Now that it seems clearer … [Read more...]
£86m Chelsea Target Wants Man Utd Transfer
West London giants Chelsea have been dealt a big transfer blow in the wake of the news that Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho prefers a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United if he decides to leave his club this summer. Popular media outlet Goal claim that Brazilian international Coutinho has already told his friends that he prefers a move to Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of this summer’s transfer window. He has struggled to make a positive impact at … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Booed In Rayo Vallecano Win
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was booed by his own fans following his performance during the win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night. Coutinho largely struggled against Rayo Vallecano before he was replaced by Ivan Rakitic in the dying moments of the game. The Brazilian international has not been able to justify his hefty price tags at Barcelona and that has left many fans frustrated. Coutinho moved to Barcelona in January 2018 after the Catalan giants paid €160m to secure his transfer from Premier League giants Liverpool. The … [Read more...]
No Liverpool Return For ‘Unsettled’ Coutinho
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy is certain that the club has no interest in re-signing Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho who has endured a frustrating spell at the Spanish club till date. The Reds legend told Sportingbet that the Coutinho transfer to Liverpool are just mere rumours before adding that the club won’t sell star player Mohamed Salah who’s attracting the interest of Italian Serie A Champions Juventus. Earlier this month, news broke from the Italian media that the Old Lady want Egyptian national team talisman Salah in a … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boost As Barcelona Make £142m Transfer U-turn
Stamford Bridge outfit Chelsea have been boosted with a major transfer update involving Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho who has endured a frustrating time with the Spanish giants for the better part of the last year. Spanish publication Marca claim that Barcelona have made a transfer U-turn on Brazilian international Coutinho ahead of the summer’s transfer window. It was revealed that Barcelona might consider the idea of selling Philippe Coutinho in the transfer window in the summer on one condition. This is a major movement from the … [Read more...]
Barcelona Send Message To Chelsea Over Coutinho Transfer
Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona have sent a strong message to London club Chelsea and others over former Premier League player Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian international star was on the payroll of Premier League title challengers Liverpool before he left the Merseysiders to join Barcelona last year but he has endured a frustrating time in Spain. His struggles with Barcelona has prompted talks of a possible move back to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) … [Read more...]
Chelsea Eyeing Liverpool Target As Replacement For 100m-rated Talisman
West London giants Chelsea have made Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho a major transfer target to replace star forward Eden Hazard if he leaves the club in the summer. This is according to the Independent which revealed that the Blues see Brazilian international Coutinho as the man to replace Real Madrid-linked Hazard. Liverpool, Manchester United and French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have also been touted as a possible destination for Coutinho who’s unsettled at Spanish La Liga club Barcelona. The 26-year-old has endured a … [Read more...]
Legend Wants Barcelona Stay For £142m-rated Ex-Liverpool Playmaker
Barcelona legend Histro Stoichkov has written an open letter to midfielder Philippe Coutinho urging him to snub offers from the Premier League and stay at the Nou Camp. According to the report from Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was advised to stay with his Spanish La Liga club rather than him leaving to return to the Premier League. The Brazilian international has struggled to make a meaningful impact since joining Barcelona from Premier League table toppers Liverpool in January 2018. Coutinho … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho Not For Sale, Josep Maria Reveals
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that unsettled midfielder Philippe Coutinho is not for sale despite numerous transfer rumours linking him a move away from the club. The latest development on Coutinho is a big blow to Chelsea who were hoping to explore the option of signing the Brazilian international star when the summer transfer window comes calling. Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke about Coutinho and his struggles at the club while he was on Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. The Barca supremo confirmed that Premier League … [Read more...]
£142m Chelsea Target Set For Crunch Talks
Unsettled Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is set to hold crunch talks with club manager Ernesto Valverde over his lack of playing time at the club. According to the publication from Spanish media outlet SPORT, the former Liverpool playmaker will meet with the Barcelona manager to discuss his long-term future at the club. Brazilian international Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League with clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea following his recent struggles at the Nou Camp. Painful reason why … [Read more...]
Ex-Liverpool Star Closer To Exit Door After Latest Disappearing Act
Time is running out for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho at the club following his latest disappearing act in the Spanish La Liga home clash with Valencia at the Nou Camp on Saturday night. Coutinho, 26, was largely anonymous as Barcelona came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Valencia courtesy the brilliant display from Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. Former Inter Milan star Coutinho was substituted in the 84th minute of the game with compatriot Malcom coming on in his place. Barcelona fans took to social media to … [Read more...]
Man United, Chelsea handed Coutinho hope
There are still chances for English Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea to secure the signature of Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho from Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona. Both sides had made frantic efforts in the just-concluded winter window to have Philippe Coutinho return to the Premier League but they failed in their attempt. Philippe Coutinho is understood to be unhappy at the Camp Nou over his inability to secure a regular playing time as he has been favored behind French forward Ousmane Dembele. However, … [Read more...]
This incredible United, Barcelona swap deal will interest fans
The latest report from Spain hints that English Premier League outfit Manchester United and Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona could still strike deals before the Thursday winter transfer deadline. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho who only arrived Barcelona about a year ago and already unsettled as a result of his lack of playing time. It is reported that the Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is already giving up on the hope of keeping the former Liverpool man which makes him settle for a … [Read more...]
Sadly, Barcelona willing to keep United target Philippe Coutinho
English Premier League giants Manchester United have learned that Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona are willing to keep their target Philippe Coutinho without having him leave the club this winter transfer window. Reports in the British press claim that although the La Liga leaders are not happy with the situation of the former Liverpool star, they are willing o keep him at the club. It was earlier reported that United’s interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen on the signature of the Brazilian star and ready to take advantage of his … [Read more...]
Representatives Pushing For Barcelona Exit For Ex-Liverpool Playmaker
The representatives of Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho are reportedly pushing for an exit from the club for the player. According to the Independent, Brazilian international star, Coutinho could leave the club this year with his camp holding out for a transfer out of Barcelona. Former Inter Milan playmaker Coutinho has been the subject of intense transfer speculation dating back to last month after the Brazilian lost his spot in the Barcelona starting XI under the guidance of manager Ernesto Valverde. Barcelona officials are keeping … [Read more...]
Liverpool Not Interested In Re-signing Barcelona Star
Five-time European champions Liverpool are reportedly not interested in re-signing Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The Daily Telegraph say that the Reds are not open to the idea of securing a return for the Brazilian international star. Philippe Coutinho has been linked with an exit from Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona in this transfer window after failing to secure a spot in the Barcelona starting XI. Manchester United have been heavily mentioned as a possible destination for him. The former Inter Milan star signed for Barcelona … [Read more...]
United offer tempting deal to Philippe Coutinho
From the emerging report, former English Premier League outfit star Philippe Coutinho could be on his way from Barcelona to the Old Trafford in this winter transfer window. Philippe Coutinho only left Liverpool to the Spanish side last year in a big money move but has soon lost his relevance in the team to France international Ousmane Dembele. The report claims that the Brazilian international is being tempted to accept the offer from the English side as he is no longer guaranteed of a starting role in the Barcelona team. Liverpool Set To … [Read more...]
Contact made with Philippe Coutinho’s agent
Manchester United have made official contact with the agent of the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona player Philippe Coutinho in a bid to land him this winter transfer window. Philippe Coutinho has been a subject of speculations with reports claiming that he is set to leave the Cam Nuo over the lack of playing time. He was first linked with a move to West London side Chelsea but the Red Devils seem to have hijacked the bid as they have gone ahead to establish contact for talks with the agent. A report had claimed that Barcelona were ready to … [Read more...]
Pundit welcomes Philippe Coutinho to Man United
Former Arsenal striker and ESPN FC pundit Paul Mariner has welcomed the speculations that Manchester United could bring in Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho to the Old Trafford in this winter transfer window. Philippe Coutinho is reported to be unhappy at the club as he has gone down the pecking order with just little games available for him to prove his worth, having been favoured behind French forward Ousmane Dembele by manager Ernesto Valverde. The Brazilian international joined the Nuo Camp some 12 months ago from the … [Read more...]
United ready to steal the show in Chelsea’s race for former Liverpool star
Manchester United are reportedly ready to hijack the deal for a move for Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho in this winter transfer window. Philippe Coutinho only left the English Premier League outfit Liverpool in January 2018 but he is now unsettled as he is no longer a favourite in the team and struggling for a starting role. West London side Chelsea had learnt of the situation and are ready to give Philippe Coutinho a way out to the Stamford Bridge but with the latest report, the Red Devils are set to hijack the deal … [Read more...]
United in shock negotiation with Barcelona over Philippe Coutinho
Emerging reports from Spain reveal that English Premier League side Manchester United are already dipped in negotiation with Barcelona for the signature of former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. The Red Devils were only linked with the star player some days back but have made bold moves to enter into negotiation for a deal believed to be worth about £100 million. Philippe Coutinho only left the Anfield for the Nuo Camp last year January and he is already unsettled having lost out of the team with most games on the bench. Agent Of … [Read more...]
Man United In Talks To Sign Ex-Liverpool Forward
Three-time European champions Manchester United are said to be in talks to sign former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho from Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona. According to the publication from the Daily Express, the Red Devils want to sign the Brazilian international player in a deal worth at least £100m. Coutinho, 26, has not been able to nail down a starting place in the Barcelona squad since he signed for the Catalans during last January’s transfer window. The Barcelona transfer made him the third most expensive player behind the … [Read more...]