Here's why Barca will not get Coutinho in January
The Brazil international is eager to move to Camp Nou to play alongside Lionel Messi, but has come to a compromise at Anfield which will see him turn down the chance to move in January if the transfer is agreed with Barcelona for a summer transfer.
This would give Coutinho the move he desires, but also give Reds boss Jurgen Klopp enough time to find an adequate replacement for the 25-year-old.
His much anticipated potential move to Camp Nou last summer blew up in a very public way as Liverpool denied his exit. The player and club have come a long way since in the intervening months as they’re clearly working to find a mutually beneficial solution for his imminent exit.
The question now turns to how Barcelona will handle the January window if they cannot secure an immediate more for Coutinho.