Liverpool and Coutinho meet to 'unblock' his transfer

If Coutinho doesan't eventually play for Barcelona it will not be because he has not wanted to. The Brazilian handed in a transfer request and, with Liverpool still refusing to enter negotiations, the Brazilian is prepared to meet the club's directors to express his desire to leave.

That is what 'Sport' assured, stating that the player's feelings are so strong that, on Saturday, he and his agents met North American conglomerate Fenway Group, owners of the Premier League outfit, to ask them to accept Barcelona's offer.

The club's directors and Jurgen Klopp have continuously remained adamant that Coutinho is not for sale, but the player's insistence may leave them no other choice than to accept the Catalan club's latest bid, understood to be in the region of £138 million including add-ons.

Three previous offers have been flatly rejected, but the player is hopeful that direct contact with the board of directors will help them understand the situation, in order to 'unblock' his move to the Camp Nou.