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Barcelona want Philippe Coutinho swap deal: Liverpool will get this player in return
BARCELONA are reportedly willing to offer Rafinha as part of a player-plus cash swap deal to land Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho.
Philippe Coutinho scores great goal for Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in recent months with the Catalan giants keen on him joining the club to forge an even more deadly attacking force with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp dismissed rumours linking the Brazilian with a move by insisting he was not for sale.
Barcelona planning to offer Rafinha to Liverpoo as part of a swap deal to land Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona are planning to offer Rafinha to Liverpool as part of a player-plus cash swap deal to land Philippe Coutinho
However, Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Barcelona are determined to sign their No 1 summer target.
It is claimed Barca are willing to splash the cash in order to land a marquee signing.
And the La Liga giants have forged a plan to try and convince Klopp to part ways with Coutinho.
Don Balon say Barca will offer Rafinha as part of a player-plus-cash deal to secure Coutinho's services.
The report adds Rafinha is unhappy at Barca and a swap deal would suit both parties.
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