La Liga expert Guillem Balague says that Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is willing to join Barcelona.
Guillem Balague Presenter of Sky Sports during the press conference
Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague says he has no doubt in his mind that Philippe Coutinho is willing to join La Liga giants Barcelona.
There have been a lot of speculation going on in the media that the Catalan giants are interested in signing Coutinho. Recently, Don Balon reported that Liverpool could make a move for Real Madrid star Isco if Coutinho leaves the Anfield club to join Barcelona.
When a football fan asked for Balague’s opinion on the matter in a Q&A session, the La Liga pundit said that he is absolutely convinced that Coutinho is willing to join Barcelona, but the Catalan giants are not interested in signing him.
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho
“There are more stories coming out that Barcelona want Coutinho and he is willing to go. I have no doubt he is willing to go, but Barcelona are not after him,” said Balague in a Q&A session with Sky Sports.
As far Isco is concerned, Balague has clearly ruled out the move, saying the Spaniard will stay at Real Madrid and will sign a new deal shortly.
Emphasising on the Coutinho part, Balague adds that Coutinho’s representatives are pushing hard for the transfer to go through. They are trying to convince Barcelona to move for the Brazilian, but Coutinho is not needed.
“It’s just moves the agents are making to try to convince Barcelona to move for him. But they do not want him,” he added.
Liverpool fans will be relieved to hear that Barcelona are not after their star player, but at the same time concerns remain, especially with the agents playing the dirty game behind their backs.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp, the Reds manager, has made it very clear that Coutinho is not for sale, and that he expects (ESPN) the Brazilian to play a big role for Liverpool for years to come.
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho has a shot at goal
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