Liverpool have reportedly become the surprise favourites to clinch the transfer of Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

The Brazil international only left the Reds for the Catalan giants a year and a half ago, but has had a nightmare spell at the Nou Camp.

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It has, however, been suggested that Liverpool could re-sign Coutinho due to a buy-back clause, though this was never officially confirmed.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been most strongly linked with the 26-year-old as reports in Spain claim he’s desperate for a move away from Barcelona this summer.

Still, the latest is that Liverpool have been priced as the 5/1 favourites to be Coutinho’s next club, according to the Liverpool Echo.

Liverpool are favourites to re-sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona

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