Barcelona news: Lionel Messi angry at new plan involving Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
BARCELONA star Lionel Messi is reportedly angry at the club’s latest plan involving Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
Barcelona continue to track Coutinho despite Liverpool refusing to sell the Brazilian back in the summer.
Ernesto Valverde was determined to sign the 25-year-old as a replacement for Neymar, who joined PSG for £200million.
However, Liverpool rejected three bids for Coutinho, with the player since going on to blossom at Anfield.
Barcelona have now reportedly postponed his signing until the summer, with Gremio’s Arthur lined up as an alternative.
And the club’s decision to stall any Coutinho move has supposedly not sat well with Messi.
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Spanish website Don Balon say the 30-year-old believes the club must secure Coutinho’s signature at all costs.
Though Arthur has blossomed with Gremio, Messi reckons bigger and better names are needed at the Nou Camp.
It is said he was the one who recommended Barcelona pursue Coutinho in the summer in the first place.
However, the Catalan club were ultimately unable to land their man.
Meanwhile, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Coutinho for his professionalism this season.
It is said he was the one who recommended Barcelona pursue Coutinho in the summer in the first place.
However, the Catalan club were ultimately unable to land their man.
Meanwhile, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Coutinho for his professionalism this season.
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Barcelona news: Philippe Coutinho remains on the agenda of Barca
”Phil’s been the most professional player all season, he always gives his all, and that’s all we can ask of him," he said.
"Phil’s a Liverpool player right now and he’s doing really well for us,” said the Ox.
"He’s been the most professional player I’ve seen all season.
"He’s been top quality since the start and every time he gets on the pitch he does his all for the club and that’s the most important thing.
"He gives us his all every match and that’s all we can ask of him."
And the club’s decision to stall any Coutinho move has supposedly not sat well with Messi.
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Spanish website Don Balon say the 30-year-old believes the club must secure Coutinho’s signature at all costs.
Though Arthur has blossomed with Gremio, Messi reckons bigger and better names are needed at the Nou Camp.
It is said he was the one who recommended Barcelona pursue Coutinho in the summer in the first place.
However, the Catalan club were ultimately unable to land their man.
Meanwhile, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Coutinho for his professionalism this season.
It is said he was the one who recommended Barcelona pursue Coutinho in the summer in the first place.
However, the Catalan club were ultimately unable to land their man.
Meanwhile, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Coutinho for his professionalism this season.
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Barcelona news: Philippe Coutinho remains on the agenda of Barca
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”Phil’s been the most professional player all season, he always gives his all, and that’s all we can ask of him," he said.
"Phil’s a Liverpool player right now and he’s doing really well for us,” said the Ox.
"He’s been the most professional player I’ve seen all season.
"He’s been top quality since the start and every time he gets on the pitch he does his all for the club and that’s the most important thing.
"He gives us his all every match and that’s all we can ask of him."
Barcelona news: Lionel Messi angry at new plan involving Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
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