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Liverpool Transfer News: Barcelona still confident of signing Philippe Coutinho - Magee
BARCELONA are still confident of signing Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho before the transfer window shuts.
Michail Antonio backs Philippe Coutinho to force move to Barca
Barcelona have seen two bids rejected for Coutinho so far this summer, with Liverpool maintaining he will not be sold.
The Brazil star handed in a transfer request at Anfield last Friday in order to force through a move to the La Liga giants.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been asked in every press conference so far this season about the future of Coutinho, repeatedly saying he will not leave.
Barca are looking to replace Neymar after he joined Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record £200million.
Liverpool Transfer News: Barcelona are still confident in signing Philippe Coutinho
Barcelon are still confident of signing the Brazil international Philippe Coutinho and Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele
Manager Ernesto Valverde is also in for Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele, who has been suspended by the Bundesliga side due to his behaviour surrounding Barca’s interest.
Sky Sports reporter Aidan Magee says Barcelona are confident of signing Dembele and Coutinho with the money they got for Neymar.
“We’ve heard this a few times haven’t we but Philippe Coutinho is not for sale,” Magee said.
Liverpool Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho is keen on a move to Barcelona
“That’s the message Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp keeps reiterating time and again.
“It seems Barcelona won’t take no for an answer.
“They’re still confident of signing the Brazil international and Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele.”
Coutinho has scored 34 goals for Liverpool in 138 Premier League appearances.
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