BARCELONA CONSIDER
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho to be “a great player”, but plan to remain “discreet” in pursuit of any transfer.
The Brazil international continues to be heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou, possibly as a replacement for fellow countryman Neymar – who is a top target for Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool have sought to play down the exit talk surrounding their prized asset, with there an understandable reluctance on their part to sanction a big-money sale.
Barca appreciate that stance and have vowed to carry out any recruitment business in a professional manner away from prying eyes.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu told reporters in America ahead of an International Champions Cup clash with Clasico rivals Real Madrid: “Coutinho? He’s a great player, but we can’t say anything. You have to be discreet.
“[Ernesto] Valverde wants a competitive team that understand his needs very well.
“More players will come, certainly one in the middle.”
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