Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has submitted a transfer request , hours after the Premier League club released a statement saying he is not for sale .
The 25- year -old Brazillian had been a transfer target for Barcelona who seek a replacement for Neymar Jr . The Catalans submitted two bids – £70m and £90m – which were rejected by the Reds , who afterwards released a statement warning Barca to keep off their talisman .
The Catalans submitted two bids which were rejected by the Reds , who afterwards released a statement warning Barca to keep off their talisman .
Earlier, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard had said Coutinho would have to start a ‘ war ’ to leave Anfield for the Nou Camp.
According to UK’ s Mirror , Coutinho is angry at Liverpool’ s refusal to accept Barcelona ’ s bid for him .
“ Philippe has tried very hard to find an amicable solution to this situation but to no avail , ” the newspaper quoted a family member as saying .
“ He has tremendous love for the club and its fans .
“ But like Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez have pointed out in the past, Liverpool does not let its players leave on amicable terms . ”