Tony Cascarino says he wouldn’t sell Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho

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Barcelona reportedly want to sign Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window.

Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino suggested on Drive on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon (broadcast from 4pm, July 27, 2017) that Liverpool should not sell Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window.

Coutinho is one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League and is one of the best players in the world.

The Brazil international, who can also operate as a winger, scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 31 Premier League appearances for Liverpool during the 2016-17 campaign.

The 25-year-old played a key role in the Reds finishing fourth in the Premier League last season and standing a chance of playing in the Champions League in 2017-18.

Liverpool signed Coutinho from Italian club Inter Milan in January 2013 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £8.5 million.

According to The Mirror, Barcelona are ready to make an £80m bid for Coutinho after their initial offer of £72m was turned down.

Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and have some of the finest players of all time, such as Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Former Chelsea striker Cascarino has suggested that Liverpool should not sell Coutinho even if they get over £80m for him.

“Me, personally I wouldn’t want to sell Coutinho even if it is £80m+,” said Cascarino on Drive on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon (broadcast from 4pm, July 27, 2017). “I think he is a hell of a talent, and what we must remember is that he is getting better at it.”