Everton and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on 29-yr-old La Liga player – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Barcelona are looking to offload Philippe Coutinho this summer and the likes of Everton and Arsenal are thought to be monitoring his situation.
According to Spanish publication Sport, the two Premier League clubs are waiting to see how the Brazilian recovers from his injury blow before making their move.
The signing of Coutinho has been a major disappointment for Barcelona and it is no surprise that they are willing to sell the 29-year-old this summer.
The club-record signing has played just 14 matches across all competitions for the Spanish club this past season.
Apart from his injury problems, he has struggled to impress performance-wise and a fresh start would be ideal for him at this stage of his career.
SL View: Could be a decent option for the right price
A return to the Premier League could help the Brazilian regain his confidence and sharpness.
The 29-year-old was one of the best players in England during his time at Liverpool and he could prove to be a handy option for the likes of Everton and Arsenal.
Both teams could use more creativity and continue could add goals and assists to the side.
Although the player has a contract until the summer of 2023, Barcelona are aware of the fact that they won’t be able to demand a premium for his services.
It is highly likely that the Spanish club will take a major hit on the player and getting his wages off their books will probably be the main priority.
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Author:Sai