Liverpool transfer bombshell: Three Barcelona stars are 'angry' over Philippe Coutinho

BARCELONA trio Gerard Pique, Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta are reportedly furious at the club’s desire to sign Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Barcelona are determined to sign Coutinho this month despite Liverpool snubbing three bids during the summer transfer window.

Reports claim the 25-year-old is edging closer towards a move to the Nou Camp, and is prepared to never play for the Reds again if it means being granted a Nou Camp transfer.

Yet Spanish website Don Balon claim three Barcelona players are not happy after learning of the club’s plans. 

It is said the Catalan club are willing to pay the Brazil international a salary worth £10.65million a year.

And, as a result, three of Barcelona’s most senior players feel they are due a pay rise.

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Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona trio are angry at deal for Liverpool star

Don Balon say Gerard Pique is particularly furious at the club’s willingness to hand Coutinho a mega deal.

He is said to think no newcomer should earn more than players who have served the club so loyally over the years.

Rakitic and Iniesta also reportedly think the same.

And the midfielders are supposedly ready to call time on their Barcelona careers if Coutinho comes in.

Meanwhile, Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague thinks Coutinho could seal a move away from Liverpool this month.

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Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona star Gerard Pique is rebelling against the Liverpool deal

“Coutinho will not be “fit” for the the FA Cup game on Friday vs Everton,” he said on Twitter.

On future: LFC’s tone has changed - it seems they are open to all the options.

“Sell now, sell now for the summer. Keeping him beyond then seems the very last option.

“But no offer from FBC has arrived... yet.”