Barcelona's top 5 transfer targets of the summer

Modified May 27, 2017 06:56 GMT

#2 - Philippe Coutinho

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on April 5, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — One last time?

'Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona' – How many times have we heard this rumour? Well, this summer might be the last one! Barcelona are extremely keen on signing the Brazilian when the transfer window opens.

The club sees him as the ideal long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta. The Barcelona legend's contract expires at the end of the 2017/18 season and reports suggest that he will not be signing a new contract.

Coutinho is Liverpool's best player and they not willing to let him leave. However, his best friend, Neymar is at Barcelona and has been persuading him to move to Camp Nou. This transfer is bound to cost Barcelona at least £60 million in the summer.

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