Barca still chasing Coutinho

AFP, BARCELONA: Barcelona remain hopeful of securing a deal with Liverpool for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed as the club presented 105 million euro ($125 million) capture Ousmane Dembele on Monday.

The Catalans have until Friday when the Spanish transfer window closes to agree a deal for Coutinho, who hasn't played for Liverpool since submitting a transfer request to try and force through a move earlier this month.

“In the few days that remain we hope to reach an agreement and be able to present a new player,” said Fernandez when asked how negotiations for Coutinho were developing.

“We know the profile and above all the position of the player we want, and we need to improve with the departures there have been.”

Barca have been forced into a last minute shopping spree after Neymar's decision to leave the club for a world record 222 million euros earlier this month.

Barca still chasing Coutinho

AFP, BARCELONA: Barcelona remain hopeful of securing a deal with Liverpool for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed as the club presented 105 million euro ($125 million) capture Ousmane Dembele on Monday. The Catalans have until Friday when the Spanish transfer window closes to agree a deal for Coutinho, who hasnt played for Liverpool since submitting a transfer request to try and force through a move earlier this month. In the few days that remain we hope to reach an agreement and be able to present a new player, said Fernandez when asked how negotiations for Coutinho were developing. We know the profile and above all the position of the player we want, and we need to improve with the departures there have been. Barca have been forced into a last minute shopping spree after Neymars decision to leave the club for a world record 222 million euros earlier this month.