The midfielder has been in fine form for Liverpool at the beginning of this season.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Barcelona have made signing Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho a priority.
The Brazilian has been in fine form for the Reds at the beginning of this season, with five goals and five assists to his name in 11 Premier League games.
He has also been in fine form for his country, playing a starring role in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Argentina on Thursday evening.
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their second goal
As a result speculation about his future has been steadily growing, with Barcelona thought to be particularly keen.
Sport have been at the forefront of the story and now they claim that the Catalan giants have made the midfielder a priority signing.
According to the newspaper, manager Luis Enrique believes he fits both the profile of the club and the type of midfielder that he wants on his side.
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their second goal with Sadio Mane
His relationship with two of the club’s current stars, Luis Suarez and Neymar, also makes him an attractive option.
Coutinho has known Neymar since they played together for Brazil at Under 15 level while he is a firm friend with Suarez having built a friendship with him on and off the pitch while the Uruguayan was at Liverpool.
This news will come as bad news for Jurgen Klopp and his team who would loathe losing another of their stars to the La Liga champions.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp speaks with Philippe Coutinho before the match
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