Philippe Coutinho

Barcelona have already reached an agreement with Gremio starlet Arthur Melo ahead of securing his services in the January transfer window of 2019.

Barcelona star Phillipe Coutinho is set to apply for the Portuguese nationality in order make a space for another non-EU players in Ernesto Valverde's squad.

Roberto Firmino has not begun talks over a new Liverpool contract but has no plans to become the latest big-name player to leave Anfield.

Philippe Coutinho arrived at Barcelona from Liverpool for a club-record fee of £142m. The Brazil international scored his first goal against Valencia on 8 February.

Yerry Mina is tipped to make his Barcelona debut in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Valencia due to the injuries to Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher claims Philippe Coutinho is not good enough to cost Barcelona £142m in the January transfer window.

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper returned to the Nou Camp on deadline day after the Catalans and UD Las Palmas reached an agreement to terminate his loan deal.

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele, Thomas Vermaelen and Andre Gomes will miss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Valencia due to fitness issues.

Joleon Lescott feels Liverpool could yet make a signing on the final day of the January transfer window.

Christian Purslow believes Liverpool would have received a world-record fee for Philippe Coutinho had they waited until the summer to sell him to Barcelona.

Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the possibility of Liverpool buying a replacement for Philippe Coutinho before Wednesday's transfer deadline, insisting the club must not panic.

Liverpool are keeping close tabs on one or two players but no decision has been made whether the deal will be completed in January or in the summer.

Jurgen Klopp's side are in need of a replacement for Philippe Coutinho while Mauricio Pochettino is open to making signings before Wednesday's deadline.

Jan Molby feels a player with a fast feet and a quick mind will be sufficient to replace Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool.

Phillipe Coutinho and Yerry Mina are in line to make their Barcelona debuts in the Copa del Rey quarter-final second-leg tie against Espanyol.

Eric Abidal has backed Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann after pointing out that Ernesto Valverde's side must start planning for the future.

Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that Barcelona will still try to complete some more business before the transfer window closes on 31 January.

Barcelona have confirmed Javier Mascherano is set to leave the Nou Camp with the Argentina international expected to join Hebei China Fortune.

Swansea City ended Liverpool's 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions at the Liberty Stadium on 22 January.

Redknapp feels Reds have been strengthened by the arrival of Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk from Southampton.

Vermaelen, 32, limped off in the 41st minute at the Benito Villamarin to be replaced by Samuel Umtiti.

Philippe Coutinho, 25, trained with his Barcelona teammates for the first time after joining from Liverpool in a £142m deal earlier this month.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are not actively looking for potential new targets that they "don't know so far", but admits he could do more business if a deal really stands out.

Following the departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, reports claim that Liverpool are no longer willing to sanction a loan exit for teenager Ben Woodburn.

Tony Cottee believes Liverpool's re-investment after Philippe Coutinho's exit should not stop at Riyad Mahrez, with a defender and a goalkeeper also needed.

Suso has denied speculation linking him with a January return to Liverpool after claiming that he "wants to stay" at AC Milan.

Souness did not need a second invitation to express his admiration for Van Dijk, who missed Liverpool's 4-3 win over Manchester City with an injury.

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio is expected to meet with Barcelona officials this week in a bid to accelerate the transfer of Rafinha Alcantara.

Reds boss says he was given the opportunity to succeed David Moyes at Old Trafford before the start of the 2014/15 season.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde believes his side are the best team in world football following the arrivals of Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina.