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Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona has 'definite chance' - Matt Upson
THERE'S a definite chance of Philippe Coutinho moving to Barcelona, according to Matt Upson.
Philippe Coutinho scores a screamer against Leicester
Coutinho, 26, is being lined up by the Spanish giants to replace PSG-bound Neymar.
Barcelona have already lodged a bid which has been knocked back by Liverpool, who are adamant the Brazilian is going nowhere.
But with a deal for Neymar looking almost certain to go through, Barca are expected to up their interest.
Former England international Upson thinks the move could go ahead and believes it'd be a devastating blow for the Kop club.
Upson told 5 Live's Football Daily podcast "There's definitely a chance of Coutinho going to Barcelona.
Philippe Coutinho is one of Barcelona's top targets this summer
"It's a worry for Liverpool.
"There'll be a huge transfer fee but I'd be really disappointed as a Liverpool supporter to see him leave that club.
"If Neymar was to go, he'd be a great fit."
It's a worry for Liverpool
Neymar squared up to new team-mate Nelson Semedo yesterday before storming out of Barca in Miami.
The Brazilian even had to be restrained by team-mate Sergio Busquets and it appears it's now a matter of time before his departure is confirmed.
Upson added: "To leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain at this stage of his career, achieving what he's achieving in that front three, that's a massive call for him."
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