Liverpool reject Barcelona bid for Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for wantaway playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

The offer, reportedly £113 million rising to £118m with add-ons, was instantly turned down by the Reds, who are adamant the player is not for sale.

Liverpool consider the sums being offered irrelevant as they have no intention of allowing the Brazil international to leave this summer.

Regardless of that situation, a back injury means Coutinho will not be facing Crystal Palace this weekend.

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