Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona nightmare could come to an end this summer after just 18 months in La Liga.
The Brazilian sealed a dream move to the Nou Camp in January 2018 as he completed a £140m move from Liverpool .
Coutinho has made just 16 starts this term and has failed to convince boss Ernesto Valverde that he deserves a regular spot in the first team.
He was determined to stay put in January but there are increasing reports that he will move on at the end of the season, with Barca willing to accept around half of the fee they paid.
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Coutinho but a return to the Premier League is not thought to be an option.
Coutinho's family struggled to adapt to living in England and that has put him off heading immediately back, also stopping speculation over rejoining Liverpool.
Instead, PSG has emerged as the most plausible destination for Coutinho should he quit Barcelona , reports Goal.
The Ligue 1 champions have the means to afford Coutinho's wages, unlike other European giants including Bayern Munich or Juventus .
Leaving Barcelona for Real Madrid is also not an option for the former Inter Milan star, who earns around £500,000-a-week before tax.
Coutinho had scored in Barca's victory over Lyon last week before being dropped back to the bench for the weekend win over Real Betis.
Valverde has often switched from Barca's traditional 4-3-3 system to line up with two strikers and that has left Coutinho out of the side.
The La Liga champions will be back in action against local rivals Espanyol after the international break.
TeamMessi10
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Coutihno Is going Nowhere like this if you support coutihno and think he would be better next season
Kohmarz
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I believe in you the sweetest magician 🎩 you need time and I am sure Barca’s board is wise and going to give you that, you are just one goal away which you did it in the past along way goalllll. We loved you in your good days and we will support you the same in your bad days, when one have happiness all are around the true fans support you more than the past now. Wish you best of luck for the coming matches and life ❤️
jucbmnort
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like this comment if u think coutihno wont leave barca
blankie
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Coutinhio has proved his ability in Liverpool and he was wanted by many clubs! But who did he choose? BARCA! Therefore, Coutinhio wants to do everything for Barcelona and he tries his best! So, why these rumours if we know and want our Philppe Coutinhio to do epic! Valverde needs to give him playtime, and with Suarez gone with an ankle injury and Dembele not so fit I think it should and will be Coutinhio ' s time to lead us with our GOAT Messi! 🔴🔵