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Philippe Coutinho: Newcastle United keen on Barcelona midfielder
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho. The 29-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League for months now and it is no surprise that Newcastle are being tipped as a potential destination. The Premier League club recently underwent a £305 million takeover and they are now the richest club in Europe. Newcastle jump straight into number one in the list of football’s richest owners 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Y5cWQVRCFu — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 8, 2021 The new owners are expected to invest into the playing squad and someone like Coutinho could prove to be a smart signing for the Magpies. According to a report from Sport, the player’s representatives have been in contact with the Saudi group over ...
Report: Klopp tried to bring 63-cap international back to Liverpool this summer
Liverpool have tried to re-sign Philippe Coutinho on a couple of occasions already this summer according to Mundo Deportivo (print edition, August 21, page 3). The 29-year-old was absolutely brilliant for the Reds during a five-year spell at Anfield. The 63-capped Brazil international bagged 54 goals and 45 assists in 201 games in all competitions and was a key player for Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp. However, his form has nosedived since joining Barcelona from the Reds for around £142 million in January 2018 (BBC). Coutinho in action for Barcelona Liverpool have tried to re-sign Coutinho That’s according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish publication claims that the Merseyside outfit have regularly ‘probed’ Barca regarding a swoop for the mercurial South American. The Coutinho of today w...
Philippe Coutinho to remain at Barcelona after Ronald Koeman call
Philippe Coutinho will remain at Barcelona for the upcoming 2020/21 season, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian. Coutinho spent last term on loan at Bayern Munich, making 38 appearances as they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. The 28-year-old was offered to several Premier League clubs – including Arsenal and Newcastle – but Joorabchian claims that new head coach Ronald Koeman has since persuaded him to stay. “Coutinho to stay at Barça? Yes,” he told Talksport. “Koeman called him right after the Champions League victory with Bayern and told him he’s very much in his plans and would like him to return. “Coutinho was due to return on September 7th, but he began training earlier because he didn’t want to lose his momentum and fitness.” Coutinho has made 76 appearances fo...
Rivaldo: Philippe Coutinho could be a regular at Arsenal or Spurs
Rivaldo says a return to the Premier League is the “best option” for Philippe Coutinho to take this summer, and that the Barcelona flop “could be a regular starter” at Arsenal or Tottenham next season. Coutinho is due to head back to Barca at the end of the season following a loan spell at Bayern Munich, who have already decided against signing the midfielder on a permanent deal. Quique Setien, who inherited the managerial reins at Camp Nou in January, insisted that the 28-year-old could be a part of his plans for next season when addressing speculation over his future during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown. However, Coutinho’s agent revealed this week that there’s been “a lot of genuine interest” in his client over the past few months, and that he would like to secure a move back to Eng...
Journalist claims 28-yr-old is making efforts to seal a transfer to Liverpool this summer
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho wants to return to Anfield this summer. The 28-year-old Brazilian has been a flop at Barcelona since his big-money move to Spain and the Catalan giants want to cash in on him already. it will be interesting to see if any of his suitors look to sign him permanently. As per Kevin Palmer, the player is available on loan and he will cost around £9m. On a loan deal, Coutinho could prove to be a good addition to Jurgen Klopp’s side. He would add flair, creativity and goals. More importantly, Liverpool would have a quality backup for their front three. Coutinho knows the club well and he played his best football with them. A return to Anfield could be the best option for him. Klopp knows his game and he could help the Brazilian return to his best...
Report: Jose Mourinho has made a decision regarding 27-yr-old Tottenham target
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at Barcelona and he needs a fresh start. He has been linked with a return to the Premier League. The former Liverpool star played his best football in England and a return to his comfort zone might be the best option for him right now. Spurs were keen on the player but Jose Mourinho has now decided that he is too expensive for the Londoners as per Mundo Deportivo (via Daily Mirror). Spurs have a limited budget this summer and they cannot afford to splash out on the Brazilian. The Premier League side have faced huge losses because of the current health crisis. Coutinho will have to find another suitor now. The attacking midfielder needs to join a club where the man...
Report: Tottenham told they can sign La Liga winner for next season, if two conditions are met
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the two-time La Liga winning midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer. As per Football Insider, the London club have been told that they can sign the playmaker on loan for a fee of around £8m and they will have to cover his wages as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs agree to that. They can certainly afford the asking price and his wages. Coutinho could improve them immensely if he manages to adapt to Mourinho’s system and regain his confidence. He used to be a star in the Premier League during his time with Liverpool and he should be able to adapt to English football immediately. His direct style of play suits the Premier League as well. He might just get back to his best if he returns to his comfort zone. Coutinho would add flair, goal...
Bayern Munich confirm €120 million Philippe Coutinho purchase option has expired
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that the Bundesliga champions have not activated their purchase option for Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona’s Brazilian midfielder joined on a season-long loan last summer, but has failed to fulfil his potential in Bavaria and Rummenigge says the clause has now expired. Coutinho, 27, arrived with the option to buy for €120million last August, but Bayern have opted not to exercise the deal, though Rummenigge did not totally close the door on a future for Coutinho in Germany. “The option expired and we haven’t activated it,” Rummenigge told German magazine Der Spiegel. “We’re going to plan our squad for next season and we’ll see if he still has a role to play with us or not.” The former Liverpool star has failed to hit the heights he did ...
Report: Leicester ready to back Rodgers in his pursuit of 27-yr-old star
Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a Premier League return this summer. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), Leicester City are prepared to back their manager in his pursuit of the Brazilian. Coutinho has played under Rodgers before and the Leicester boss was instrumental to his development. The 27-year-old could do with another spell under Rodgers now. He has lost his confidence and Rodgers could bring out the best in him once again. The Brazilian midfielder has fallen out of favour at Barcelona and the Catalan giants are looking to cut their losses on him. It will be interesting to see if Leicester can negotiate a reasonable fee for him. Coutinho is a world class player on his day and he could add a new dimension to Leicester’s game if he joins them. The Foxes could be in the Champions L...
