Coutinho continues to be one of the main transfer goals of Barcelona, ??which will try to acquire the player in the January transfer window.

According to Don Balon, to help move Philippe to the camp of "blue-garnet" can move in the opposite direction of the midfielder Catalans Sergi Roberto. According to the publication, the head coach of the "red" Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the talent of Sergi, and therefore wants him to be included in the deal on the transfer Coutinho.

The player himself has repeatedly stated that he wants to conclude a new contract with Barcelona and continue to protect the colors of his native club. Nevertheless, the leadership of the Catalans can have completely different plans for Roberto.

This season on the account Sergi 1 goal and 5 assists in 13 matches of the championship of Spain.

Earlier it was reported that Barcelona plans to buy Coutinho in the winter, and in the summer of Antoine Grismann from Atletico.