The AS Monaco, Kylian Mbappe, continues to make the French Ligue 1 club PSG decision-makers hope, but the even of the biggest offer around 150 million euros, the giant is reluctant to give up their target to a competitor.
In this context, as evoked in recent days, local newspaper confirms Saturday that PSG has a plan B with a clearly different player, which leads to Liverpool’s midfielder Philippe Coutinho if they can’t land the young talented stars, Mbappe. They know that it may cost upwards to 90 million euros, But PSG doesn’t intend to rush for the Red.
Moreover, while the Libero newspaper reported a 78 euros offer for the Brazilian, the French newspaper ensures that no proposal has yet been submitted to the English Premier League club.
For the time being, PSG contented themselves with taking the temperature near the entourage of the player at the end of June. Coutinho would not close the door to a transfer to France, especially since he is not sure to play the Champions League this season, Liverpool having to pass through the roadblocks.
However, after having showed his qualities in the Premier League last season, including his devastating strikes, the interested has heart to find the Champions League.
Even if he extended their midfielder until 2022, Liverpool would not necessarily oppose a transfer, but not less than 90 millions euros and provided to find a replacement. The Red also be less reluctant to cede their star that the German Bundelisga club Borussia Dortmund for Ousmane Dembele another track followed by PSG.
Philippe Coutinho scored 14 goals and assisted 9 in 36 games for Liverpool last season. (Source:www.gettyimages.com)
It remains that the requested amount has enough to cool, especially as Barcelona and Juventus also appear in the ranks and could raise the bid. In the case, if their wish to move to the top speed for Coutinho, PSG not have to temporise too long.
Philippe Coutinho signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool at the beginning year, ensuring his status as the club’s highest earner. He scored 14 goals and assisted a further 9 in 36 appearances for Liverpool last season.