Barcelona has open a new plans on Philippe coutinho for Levante clash and it's incredible

PHILIPPE COUTINHO will NOT be presented to Barcelona fans this afternoon at their match with Levante.

An agreement has been struck between Liverpool and Barcelona for the £142million transfer of Coutinho after months of speculation.

Coutinho flew to Barcelona yesterday and it was expected that he would be showcased in front of the fans at the Nou Camp.

But according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have now decided not to parade Coutinho.

The report says a WhatsApp message was sent to media saying: "The player will not be in the stadium. Out of respect for the competition, his day will be on Monday and therefore everyone, focused on the Levante.”

Nevertheless, Coutinho is expected to undergo his medical at 7.30am on Monday at the Hospital of Barcelona.

And the Brazilian could be paraded in front of the media and fans at around 10am.

Coutinho’s departure means a replacement is needed and former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has called on the club to sign someone as soon as possible.

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“I am not surprised but disappointed he [Coutinho] is leaving because he is a fantastic player to watch,” Aldridge told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek. 

“£140million is a lot of money and Liverpool have to spend it wisely.

“They have spent £75million of it wisely on Virgil van Dijk - a player we have needed for some time in a leader at the back - but he [Coutinho] needs replacing and we have got to do it ASAP.”