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Barcelona 'set to launch fresh Philippe Coutinho bid' in Monaco showdown talks with Liverpool

The Catalans failed with their £118million offer for the Brazilian last week, with the Reds insisting the midfielder is not for sale

Barcelona are reportedly set to test Liverpool 's resolve with a fresh bid for Philippe Coutinho .

The Catalans failed with their £118million offer for the Brazilian last week, with the Reds insisting the midfielder is not for sale.


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Barcelona were understood to have given up their pursuit, but are now looking to take advantage of circumstance that sees representatives from both clubs in Monaco for the Europa and Champions League draws at the end of the week.

Mundo Deportivo claim Barca will use the chance meeting to launch another attempt to thrash out a deal with Liverpool, whose stance remains unchanged.

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Coutinho's future at Anfield is up in the air(Image: REUTERS)

Coutinho has not played for Liverpool since the Audi Cup in pre-season(Image: Rex Features)

Liverpool’s sporting director Michael Edwards flatly rejected their latest offer on Friday, which was not as eye-catching as the headline figure of £118m suggested.

Barcelona offered £82m 'up front' — but spread over four years — with £36m more dependent on add-ons, such as the Catalans winning the Champions League with him and Coutinho receiving the Ballon d’Or.


The 25-year-old formally handed in a transfer request in a bid to push through a move to the Nou Camp, claiming he did not wish to play again for the Reds.

He has not featured for Liverpool since hurting his back at the Audi Cup in Germany in pre-season.

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Coutinho is unlikely to return before the international break and Liverpool must use the time before their Premier League clash with Manchester City on September 9 to bring him back into the fold.

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