Liverpool have once again been credited with an ‘interest’ in bringing Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho back to the Premier League.
The 29-year-old was sold by the Reds for an eye-watering £142million in 2018 (Guardian) following a superb five-year spell on Merseyside.
Dubbed the ‘little magician’ by an adoring Kop, Coutinho scored 54 times and provided 45 assists in 201 Liverpool appearances.
Having struggled to reach similar heights at the Catalan giants, a report from Mundo Deportivo, as cited by Razio Barca on Twitter has claimed a return could be on the cards.
(COUTINHO): Philippe Coutinho continues to have a market in the Premier League.
• His agent has gathered interest from Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle although they are yet to take a definitive step.
• Inter have also shown some interest.
— Razio Barca (@barcarazio) December 20, 2021
The report states that the 63-cap ace’s agent ‘manages the interest of Liverpool’ as Barca look to offload the attacking midfielder.
So far this season Coutinho has scored twice in 16 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £18million and under contract at the Camp Nou until 2023 (Transfermarkt), bringing the Brazilian back to Anfield would be an affordable venture.
Seemingly enjoying a run of fitness following a barrage of injuries, Coutinho still has plenty to offer a club at the top level.
However, this Liverpool side has moved on from the creative star and Jurgen Klopp would likely be looking towards players on an upwards trajectory as opposed to the opposite direction.