Spanish media reported that midfielder Philippe Coutinho is ready to bid farewell to Barcelona, while striker Ousmane Dembele has expressed his desire to stay at the Nou Camp.
Transferred to Barca from Liverpool 18 months ago with a transfer fee of €140 million, but Coutinho did not prove much and is living stressful days at the Nou Camp. The Brazilian has been rumored to be the "scapegoat" of the Catalans in an attempt to recruit PSG compatriot striker Neymar.
In order to persuade PSG to release Neymar, Barca leaders are willing to spend €120 million plus Coutinho, Dembele, Ivan Rakitic or Samuel Umtiti as part of the deal. Sport website reported, it seems that Coutinho is a "volunteer" to leave, when he is in contact with sporting director Leonardo of Ligue 1 champion.
Coutinho is currently busy attending 2019 Copa with Brazil, where he and his teammates just beat Argentina to win the final. Negotiations are still between the 27-year-old's representative and PSG's representative, and is expected to accelerate after the end of Copa America.
In addition to Coutinho, another player is also on the liquidated list of PSG leaders to open the door for rookies Dembele winger. The French star is the target of Bayern Munich's pursuit, the team who are rushing to find a replacement for the two veterans who have left are Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.
As revealed, Bayern is willing to spend €80 million to own the signature of Dembele. However, the 22-year-old confessed his desire to continue with the Nou Camp team and is still happy with the Catalans.
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