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Neymar urges Barcelona to sign Liverpool and Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho this summer

Coutinho, 24, has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp with Ivan Rakitic reported to be going the other way

NEYMAR has yet again told Barcelona to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho.

Coutinho, 24, has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp in recent weeks after impressing for the Premier League club.

Philippe Coutinho has been international duty for Brazil with Barcelona star Neymar
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Neymar has said he wants Barcelona to sign Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Getty Images

And Neymar reckons his Brazil team-mate would be a good fit with him at Barca.


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Neymar told : "I would sign Philippe Coutinho. He's a player that I see playing at Barca."

Reports in Spain this week have suggested Barca chiefs are ready to offload Ivan Rakitic as part of a swap deal for Coutinho.

Rakitic, 28, has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp in recent weeks and the club will not stop him if he wants to leave.

But a deal will also depend on what Barca's new boss wants after they take over from Luis Enrique at the end of the season.

Enrique is leaving in the summer after the pressure of managing Barca became too much.

Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a summer move to Barcelona
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Philippe Coutinho is wanted by BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images
Ivan Rakitic could be used as part of the deal for Barcelona to secure Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho
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Ivan Rakitic could be used as part of the deal for Barcelona to secure Liverpool's Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Getty Images

And Neymar hopes that they can send Enrique off on a high by winning three trophies this season.

Neymar added: "I think we can win the treble provided we are concentrated and happy. He helped us a lot throughout these seasons.

"He made us grow and win many titles."

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