Transfer News: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants €80 million star signed at any cost, Barcelona superstar wants to leave Barcelona and more, 2 April 2019

Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Barcelona and return back to England. Manchester United, PSG and Liverpool are monitoring the situation. Barcelona are ready to sell Coutinho for about €100m. (Source The Guardian) pic.twitter.com/8i48XskfvD
— MAN UNITED LATEST NEWS (@upusdei) April 2, 2019

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Coutinho's struggles at the Camp Nou has been well documented. After impressing initially, his form has faded greatly in the ongoing season. With the fans growing increasingly frustrated as the Brazilian produces one dud after another, speculation has been rife that he is set for an exit in the summer.

Now sources like The Guardian are reporting that the attacking midfielder wants to leave Barcelona and return to the Premier League. Manchester United are reportedly interested in the 26-year-old.

There are claims that the clubs could enter into a swap deal which will see Paul Pogba going the other way. However, it looks unlikely that the Red Devils will let go of their best player for an underperforming Coutinho.

Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with an interest in the Brazilian. However, Coutinho prefers a return to England where he was so dominant with Liverpool.

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