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Barcelona Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho’s agent to meet with Liverpool bosses today
LIVERPOOL will hold a meeting with Philippe Coutinho’s agent today as Barcelona seek to sign the player, according to reports in Spain.
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Coutinho has handed in a transfer request at Liverpool and wants to join Barcelona.
The Brazilian is keen to quit Anfield but Liverpool have so far rejected Barca’s advances.
A FOURTH bid is supposedly being prepared, with Barca determined to sign Coutinho before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
But Liverpool are trying to quell the transfer saga before it’s too late.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian has asked to meet with Liverpool bosses today.
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The purpose of the talks is to outline categorically that Coutinho wants to leave.
The agent will ask Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group to accept Barcelona’s latest bid.
Media in Spain are optimistic about a deal, with the Nou Camp club insistent they will sign the 25-year-old.
Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian (right) will supposedly meet with Liverpool bosses
But Liverpool have so far refused to budge and don’t appear willing to negotiate over a deal.
Sport claim the ultimate decision on Coutinho’s future rests with FSG, who released a statement earlier this summer insisting the player won’t leave Merseyside.
Barcelona are expected to unveil Ousmane Dembele as their latest signing tomorrow.
The club are keen to replace Neymar, who left for PSG in a £220m deal earlier this summer.
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