: *Coutinho skips Liverpool trip as €160m transfer to Barcelona
nears*
Barcelona expect to complete their record €160 million signing
of Philippe Coutinho within days as the player has not travelled with Liverpool
to their warm-weather camp in Dubai.
La Liga’s giants, in talks facilitated through the Brazil
international’s representatives Kia Joorabchian and Giuliano Bertolucci , have
committed to paying €120m as their base fee with a further €40m in appearance
and performance-related extras that are likely to be triggered.
No agreement has yet been reached between the clubs, with the
Reds still attempting to convince the 25-year-old - with direct involvement
from Fenway Sports Group - to remain on Merseyside until the end of the season
at least.
Sources close to Coutinho revealed to Goal that the Reds have
been unsuccessful in their attempts to alter his mind thus far by offering
their highest earner multiple incentives and a greater wage packet.
Though Liverpool are persisting in their efforts, the playmaker
has maintained his insistence to advance his career with Barca immediately
after five years of service at Anfield .
His decision is not financially motivated; the Brazilian wants
to take the next step in his career, while offering his family a lifestyle more
in keeping with their culture.
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