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Barcelona star persuading Philippe Coutinho to leave Liverpool: Real Madrid and PSG keen
BARCELONA star Neymar is reportedly trying to convince Philippe Coutinho to leave Liverpool.
Ian Rush: Liverpool can cope without Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho has been in majestic form for Liverpool this season, scoring nine goals and weighing in with five assists from 18 games.
And the Brazil international's impressive displays mean Europe's heavyweights are beginning to circle.
Express Sport understands that Paris Saint-Germain are ready to launch a £40million bid to sign the midfielder when the transfer window reopens next month.
Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a move away from Liverpool
Neymar is reportedly trying to persuade Philippe Coutinho to leave Liverpool
But, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Neymar is attempting to use his close relationship with Coutinho to convince him to move to the Nou Camp.
Coutinho recently described Neymar as his idol and the prospect of linking up with his compatriot could prove too good to turn down.
Philippe Coutinho and Neymar have a close relationship
Barcelona are also boosted by Real Madrid's current transfer situation.
Madrid are banned from signing players in January and will instead have to wait until the summer to land their man.
As well as that, the Champions League holders will also have to offload James Rodriguez and Isco who are unhappy under manager Zinedine Zidane.
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