Sky Sports in England has stated the Brazilian has informed the club of his intentions and wishes to leave Anfield, although these reports are questioned by other journalists. BBC has also confirmed the report.
James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo and Goal.com have responded that their sources at the Merseyside club insist they are unaware of such a request.
The news comes in the wake of a statement from Liverpool earlier on Friday that the club would not contemplate a sale for the 25-year-old this summer.
“We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho,” read the Liverpool statement.
“The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes.”
MoFlo-Kharva
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£120m well take it with a smile ... shouldn't consider any thing less
Pioiz
63
I like Coutinho's attitude. He is doing it with respect in the official way. May his dream come to pass in this request..Greetings to everyone on this platform.
Sinpu
53
I am disgusted with him just before the season starts he hands in the transfer after signing a 5 year deal I want to say a lot more things but I better not let's get has much as we can now hope he's crap there
United Kingdom166289
42
Barca is always the best choice, Suarez left and he has won multiple trophies ?with Barca. Liverpool zero trophy after Suarez left. Think twice Coutinho, you're not growing any younger
tammy2augustine
19
another rumour again.. I can't believe this source the same source said the other day that the owners of Liverpool has approved the sale of coutinho.... just this morning the owners have clarify that he's not for sale... fake news
Zeccy
17
Every body in this world got a price .barclona got the money so Coutinho wants to go now let him go they caught him on the hand that pains him.even me I f I have the money I would have married trumps daughter. But since I don't have the money I will be waiting for someone to offer me a price for my ass .
Africa68410
15
You cannot force a player to stay...
Afolabi
14
10am: Coutinho will stay 12pm: ??
Afolabi
10
after years of liverpool trying to build a great team, they are almost there, IF THEY SHOULD SELL THIS GUY. Hmmm i dont know what i will call them