3 Players who can replace Philippe Coutinho  at Barcelona

#3 Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen has been a key player for Tottenham this season

Barcelona now have stiff competition with Real Madrid over Christian Eriksen's services. The Dane is one of the top Premier League's playmakers who is putting many European Giants on alert because of his contract situation. Eriksen has 12 assists to his name in 34 games thus far in the season.

During Coutinho's time at Liverpool, both him and Eriksen often compared by many fans because of their similar skill sets. Unfortunately, the situation of both players at their respective club is now at polar ends. The Dane is fast becoming Mauricio Pochettino's most important player and clubs are eyeing for him, while Coutinho is not.

Although Eriksen may not be as agile as the Brazilian, the former is significantly better in overall productivity. The Tottenham midfielder is renowned for making key passes and his ability to take set-pieces. Currently, Eriksen's agent is said to be ignoring transfer speculation and the player could soon end up as a free agent. Tottenham will certainly be eager to keep hold of their midfielder, but if the club is unable to win any trophies, the 27-year-old could be tempted to move abroad.

Nevertheless, Eriksen is a proven midfielder and could worth every penny if Valverde could make the best of him. Real Madrid are also eyeing the player and should Barcelona see him as a potential replacement for Coutinho, they would have to act fast.