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#2 Coutinho highly unlikely to join United according to agent

Coutinho's chances of joining a Liverpool rival is bleak, says his agent

With the arrival of Antoine Griezmann at Nou Camp, one player whose future has come under scrutiny is Philippe Coutinho. The former Liverpool player has failed to stake a permanent claim in the first team since joining Barcelona a year and a half ago. Coutinho has been courted by a host of European giants, but there has not been any genuine approach for the player.

The player's agent, Kia Joorabchian, has revealed that he is getting a mixed response from Barcelona regarding his clients future. But despite the concerns, Joorabchian says that if a move back to the Premier League does materialize in the near future, it is very difficult for the Brazilian to join anyone other than Liverpool in the Premier League.

I think Liverpool lies very, very deeply in his heart. He was a big fan of them throughout the campaign [last season].

He was wishing for them to win the title and he has a very strong affinity there so I think it will be very difficult for him to go to a direct competitor of Liverpool from a personal standpoint.