Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho was linked with Barcelona by Spanish outlet Sport(h/t Daily Star) and their front page was ‘operation Coutinho in progress’ as they claimed that the La Liga giants will go all out to sign the midfielder.
The reports also stated that Barca had already made contact with the player’s representatives and that the 24-year-old was ready to leave Anfield. They also claimed that if the Spanish giants were to secure the signing of Coutinho they would have to sell their player(s) to fund the raid.
However, this news did not go down well with the Liverpool fans as they burst out on Twitter about letting Coutinho leave the club. While some fans were worried about it, some of them took it lightly and reacted in a rather humorous way.
Philippe Coutinho has become an important part of the club ever since he moved to Anfield. He was on fire this season until an injury break stopped his rampaging progress. Though he has not managed to hit top form since returning from injury, Coutinho still remains a brilliant player on the pitch and can cause panic to the opponents even on his bad day.
The Liverpool faithful are well aware of this and this might precisely be why they were not interested in the club letting the player depart.
Here are some of the reactions from Liverpool fans on Twitter:
Rakitic and Suarez then they can have a deal otherwise no https://t.co/YWflgj4f90
— Ollie Golden (@oliver_golden1) March 27, 2017
I wouldn’t want Rakitic. I’d rather have Mascherano back or a youngster like Sergi Samper or Carles Aleña. https://t.co/urQ2Lvxuo2
— Andreas Timgren (@AndreasTimgren) March 26, 2017
@ZacDjellab Barca to offer Rakitic + Considerable amount of money for Coutinho 🙁 They keep taking out players 🙁 it’s not fair!!!!
— xFifaJeffx (@TwerpyDerpyDerp) March 27, 2017
Swap coutinho with rakitic(+ add cash). Sounds nice since coutinho has lost his magic after injury. But i dont want to lost him.
— lallana (@Miji013) March 27, 2017
I’m just being honest I would much rather have Toni kroos over rakitic but that’s just me
— Frank Anthony (@soccer_beast_8) March 27, 2017
Get champions league football…sell coutinho (coz he’ll want to go Barca) and bring in james rodriguez and rakitic not bad business…
— Aladdin (@Waqz8) March 27, 2017
Barca are willing to do a swap deal for Coutinho and Rakitic and some money… No thanks
— ㅤㅤㅤ (@SilkySadio) March 26, 2017
If Coutinho does want to leave this summer I would love Rakitic as part of the deal. Top, top player! https://t.co/MG0dott1ii
— Leanne Stones (@leanneJFT96) March 27, 2017
Dont! If barca want Coutinho, they should pay 100m plus Suarez. Or 100m with Rakitic & Arda Turan! #YNWA https://t.co/eygTxO78uO
— Thom Yorke (@yoijeff) March 27, 2017