Barcelona have identified the five players they want to sell to fund Coutinho move in January

So, the summer transfer window closed and Barcelona ended up not signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

The Catalans were keen to complete the transfer of the Brazilian during the summer, having made three bids for him.

The latest one was in the region of 114million pounds, with the player also desperate to join them, handing a transfer request to the club.

But Liverpool had decided to keep their star man at all cost, rejecting all three offers from the Blaugrana.

Reports have suggested that Copa del Rey title holders will make move again for their top target in January.

Barca are determined to get their man, with the player also very interested to materialise the move.

The Reds’ stance is expected to be tested once again in January.

But this time Barca have identified the five players they’re ready to offload in order to fund the move for Coutinho.

Diario Gol are reporting that Ernesto Valverde is ready to sell Arda Turan, Denis Suarez, Aleix Vidal and Paco Alcacer.