Barcelona offer midfielder to Man United and Man City

The story of Phillipe Coutinho is one of football’s worst transfers in history. The Brazilian arrived at Camp Nou as one of the most impressive players in the Premier League. However, he is now not even a fraction of the player he was in England and is evident in his participation in Barcelona’s first team.

He’s not found a shade of consistenty under any manager he’s played under till now, and often is the worst player on the pitch. By the time Ronald Koeman was into his second season, Coutinho was already behind Pedri in the pecking order.

In view of Barcelona’s attempts to work out a transfer for Coutinho, Fichajes has revealed some information.

The Catalan management has already offered the player to Manchester City and Manchester United in the coming window. United are looking to make a big signing after the arrival of Ralf Rangnick, and Coutinho has been proposed as an option.

Meanwhile, City have been offered his services as part of the Ferran Torres deal. Barcelona is looking to include some players in the deal, and the Brazilian has popped up as the main option. It remains to be seen if either side are interested in the offer.

Coutinho’s situation at the Catalan capital has just gotten worse. With even young Gavi ahead of him in the coach’s books, Coutinho has become a permanent figure on the bench.

The attacking midfielder forced and scored a penalty in his team’s last game. However, it will take more than the occasional goal to reverse his situation now.

Coutinho is on a very high wage bill in Barcelona and is currently second on the list of top wage earners. The board see it as a necessity to move the player out of the club, and options are being explored.