5 players who can replace Phillipe Coutinho if he leaves Barcelona in the summer

Phillipe Coutinho joined Barcelona in January 2018 and in his one year stay at the Camp Nou, the Brazilian has faltered. He has been unable to replicate his heroics from Liverpool at Barcelona. The Brazilian has just shown glimpses of his talent, but he hasn't been consistent enough.

For a player bought for over €100 million, he has not done enough. That is why questions over his future are being asked frequently, and if the Brazilian continues his bad form for Barcelona, the board and fans may just run out of patience.

There are many clubs interested in the services of Coutinho, and Barcelona may have to incur some loss if they decide to sell him. So, in this slideshow, we discuss 5 players that can replace Phillipe Coutinho if the Brazilian leaves the Camp Nou.

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#5 David Neres

The Brazilian is blessed with quick feet and low centre of gravity

Another Ajax prodigy, David Neres has had his breakthrough season this year. Neres displayed his huge potential in that memorable win against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.

Neres can play anywhere in the front three, but he prefers the left wing. The Brazilian is blessed with quick feet and low centre of gravity, which enables him to manoeuvre his way through tricky areas.

Still very young, it will be a risk for Barcelona to sign him, but it would be a risk I think the Blaugrana should definitely take.

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#4 Sadio Mane

Mane is at his peak right now and can be Barcelona's long term solution on the left wing

Sadio Mane has been the most consistent player of that famed Liverpool front three and he has been scoring some vital goals for the Reds this season. Mane is at his peak right now and can be Barcelona's long term solution on the left wing.

He isn't really a proper Barcelona player, as he uses his pace and directness to penetrate through defences. But Mane can easily adjust to La Blaugrana's style of play, and Barcelona can get a big match player in the Senegalese, as Mane seems to thrive under pressure.

Mane isn't going to come cheaply for Barcelona, but he is definitely going to be worth any amount in this crazy transfer market.

#3 Paulo Dybala

Dybala is a proper world class player

Paulo Dybala has been struggling for game time at Juventus recently as Max Allegri hasn't been able to fit him and Cristiano Ronaldo in the same team. Dybala is a proper world class player and he may look to move on if he doesn't get the desired minutes on the pitch.

Dybala looks tailor-made for Barcelona, as the Argentine is blessed with great technical and dribbling ability. He can operate anywhere in the front three and he can play alongside Lionel Messi as a false nine.

Dybala is on the radar of many big clubs and Barcelona may need to pay big bucks to acquire his services, but the Argentine will definitely take Barcelona to the next level.

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#2 Raheem Sterling

The Englishman will fit seamlessly into Barcelona's system

Raheem Sterling has been one of the world's best players this season and he has been tearing it up for Manchester City. If signed, the 24-year-old has the capability to elevate Barcelona to the next level altogether.

The Englishman will fit seamlessly into Barcelona's system, playing on the left wing alongside Messi and Luis Suarez. Sterling will also bring goals with him as he has the ability to find himself in goalscoring positions, and he will also add the much-needed pace in the Barcelona attack.

Sterling like every other player on this list will not come cheaply for La Blaugrana, but considering the value Sterling brings, it wouldn't be wrong to spend big bucks on him.

#1 Leroy Sane

The German is a player made for Barcelona

Sane has stepped up for Manchester City this season after being left out of the World Cup squad for Germany and being publicly criticised for his attitude by Pep Guardiola. Sane has seen his game time cut short due to Bernardo Silva's rise in the City squad, and if this continues, he may start looking for a move away from Manchester.

The German is a player made for Barcelona as he loves linking up with his fellow midfielders. Sane is blessed with raw pace and skill on the ball, and his dribbling ability can be compared to the very best. Still very young, the 23-year-old may be the long term solution to Barcelona's left wing problems.

Sane is one of the best young talents in world football at the moment and City will not let him go easily. But, an offer of around €100 million will be hard for the Skyblues to reject.