Philippe Coutinho? I prefer my players, says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde
Thursday, 4 January 2018 () Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has shrugged off speculation over an imminent swoop for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho by insisting: “I prefer the players I currently have in the team”. Brazilian international forward Coutinho has been linked with a €150 million (US$180 million) switch to the Spanish giants in the current transfer window just as he was when the English side thwarted a series of approaches from Barca last summer. “I have nothing to say on the subject of...
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has admitted his admiration of Philippe Coutinho but refused to be drawn on reports of a. Football.co.uk - SportsAlso reported by •News24 •Independent •The Sport Review •DNA •Daily Star •BBC Sport
Sports apparel manufacturers Nike have created a flurry of speculation around the future of Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho after they appeared to use his... Firstpost - Sports
Philippe Coutinho should stay at Liverpool FC and help Jurgen Klopp’s side secure a top-four spot before moving to Barcelona in the summer, Danny Mills has... The Sport Review - Sports
The rumours were fuelled further by pictures - subsequently removed - of a Barcelona shirt with Coutinho's name appearing on the website of Nike. Firstpost - SportsAlso reported by •The Sport Review •MailOnline •Daily Star