Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho will NOT join Barcelona this month - Tony Cottee

LIVERPOOL star Philippe Coutinho will not be joining Barcelona this month.

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Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is linked with a move to Barcelona

That’s according to Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee.

The Brazilian was linked with a move to the Spanish giants throughout the summer window but the Reds held firm, rejecting all bids despite him handing in a transfer request.

Coutinho has been in stunning form for Jurgen Klopp’s side since establishing himself back in the side, scoring 12 goals so far this season.

Barcelona are expected to go back in for the 25-year-old this month in order to help them maintain their lead at the top of La Liga.

“I can’t see him going, I cannot see him going in this window, I really can’t. ”

Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee

But while Cottee expects him to leave Anfield eventually, he doesn’t think it will happen this window.

“Personally, I can’t see Coutinho leaving until the end of the season,” he said.

“I think if he was going to go he would have gone at the start of this season.

“People do it, they make mistakes, or someone had a bright idea or whatever.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is desperate to keep Philippe Coutinho

“I can’t see him going, I cannot see him going in this window, I really can’t.

“I think he will go at the end of the season. I can’t see him going.”

Liverpool return to action on Friday as they host fierce rivals Everton in the FA Cup.

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