Reds sources are insistent they do not want to sell, but they admit that they do have a fight to keep hold of him this summer.
He was rested as Liverpool suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Audi Cup, before a sore back kept him out of their final game of pre-season against Athletic Bilbao.
However, Liverpool have until now been adamant insisting Coutinho would be going nowhere, despite Barcelona reportedly lining up another bid of around £120m.
But with Barcelona agreeing to pay in excess of €100m for a player, and with Coutinho seemingly interested for a move, there's little the club can do but allow the move to take place.
Whilst the Spaniard has good links to Liverpool and Barcelona, it feels like his updates are couched in terms which cover Balague come what may.
"As much as the club won't want him to go, and he's under contract, I think ultimately if the big players want to go, they end up getting their way".
"It's hard for Liverpool to accept but if he wants to go, ultimately he will go".
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Barcelona are "looking for alternatives" after Neymar's world-record departure to Paris Saint-Germain, according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu, who revealed plans for the Brazilian forward's £200m transfer fee.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Souness said: "I don't think you can [keep him]".
Sakho spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace after his relationship with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp broke down and is widely expected to leave Anfield before the transfer window shuts.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has denied that he is interested in moving for Van Dijk.
"I'm sure whether it's this summer or next summer Philippe Coutinho will want to wear that shirt and go to Barcelona".
But Solhekol claims the Reds are yet to make contact with the Hammers, who have no intention of letting the Argentinian leave the London Stadium. Liverpool do not need money, they have big money.
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