Philippe Coutinho Post-LFC

[poorscousertommy]

Apparently he has rejected spurs, will only move to us in the PL. £60m bid tomorrow?!

Just come in to post that!

The report on Sky says he doesn't want a loan move.

[Norbs]

It's on!

And if we did want him all along then we've played the best poker face EVER!

[Rowan]

It's on!

And if we did want him all along then we've played the best poker face EVER!

The Mickey Oh Reverse Bluff Technique

[poorscousertommy]

It's on!

And if we did want him all along then we've played the best poker face EVER!

It's really not...unless we do sell Shaqiri....

[Norbs]

The Mickey Oh Reverse Bluff Technique

It's really not...unless we do sell Shaqiri....

Shaqirwho?

[Mike]

Philippe Coutinho rejects Tottenham loan move from Barcelona

Meanwhile, Spurs working to find an agreement on Paulo Dybala's personal terms - Sky in Italy

Philippe Coutinho has rejected a loan move to Tottenham, making a return to the Premier League unlikely before Thursday's transfer window shuts.

Both Barcelona and the player would prefer a permanent deal but it is unlikely any Premier League team will match the £80m price tag.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino phoned Coutinho in an effort to convince him to return to England, Sky Sports News understands.

But the 27-year-old, who enjoyed a successful six-month loan under Pochettino at Espanyol in 2012, will not be reunited with his old boss.

It is understood few teams can match Barcelona's valuation of the Brazil international, who they signed for £142m from Liverpool in January 2018.


Coutinho has made 76 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 21 goals, but has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are working to find an agreement on Paulo Dybala's personal terms, according to Sky in Italy.

Spurs agreed a £64.4m fee with Juventus for the Argentine forward on Tuesday but they have yet to reach an agreement for Dybala's image rights from company Image Star.

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...from-barcelona

[spud_gun]

Spurs

Even a wee rat like Phil knows how small time they are

[Tribute]

...feels like lazy journalism thinking Coutinho is holding out for a return but Klopp and the gang will only take him if we offload Shaq for £30m... making room in the squad, freeing up some wages for the overpaid Phil - lol.

[Fredo]

Who's the boss again?

I don't think Klopp believes in this model (rotating an elite level player with another one). If you read his comments in press conferences, he prefers to focus on development and bringing players through, which means having someone who could fill in occasionally, say for 10 games a season.

[Frenchie]

I don't think Klopp believes in this model (rotating an elite level player with another one). If you read his comments in press conferences, he prefers to focus on development and bringing players through, which means having someone who could fill in occasionally, say for 10 games a season.

or if a youngster forces out a 1st teamer..Robertson over Moreno or TAA over Clyne etc..

[BillobShaisley]

He rotates the midfield all the time. One more versatile forward to rotate would be welcomed. Even Salah, Mane and Bobby need a rest sometimes. Starting in 3/4 games is still around 45 per season each plus substitutions. They'll score more if they are 100% fresh and raring to go rather than carrying knocks and managing fatigue.

If we don't buy, I am willing to accept it's part of a longer term plan.

[Tribute]

Golf it is then, Phil...

[BigChief]

Golf it is then, Phil...

[spud_gun]

Golf it is then, Phil...

Not with his bad back.

[Tatterdemalion]

Can he not still go on loan somewhere?