Juventus linked with shock Philippe Coutinho move
Juventus are reportedly one of many clubs keeping tabs on Brazil international Philippe Coutinho.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Juventus are linked with shock Philippe Coutinho move.
The Brazil international joined Barcelona from Liverpool for a fee in the region of 135 million euros in January 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2023.
Philippe Coutinho has scored 8 goals and assisted 5 more across all competitions this season.
The 26-year-old is considered to be one of the best attacking midfielders in Brazil. His record for Brazil is also impressive. Philippe Coutinho has scored 13 goals in 45 matches for Brazil at senior level.
The Juventus manager is in the market for a new attacking midfielder.
Massimiliano Allegri is a known admirer of the player and is reportedly keen on the idea of bringing him this summer.
According to Calciomercato, “The former Inter and Liverpool man has been beaten in the hierarchy of Ernesto Valverde by Ousmane Dembele and is currently struggling at the Nou Camp to a point that the hypothesis of a summer departure is becoming concrete. Juventus have expressed their interest in the Brazilian and if the midfielder would be available for a reasonable price, the Bianconeri would be ready to make an assault.”
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Barcelona are reluctant to let Philippe Coutinho go, but a big enough bid could persuade them to sell.
Undoubtedly Philippe Coutinho would be a fantastic recruit for Juventus.
Juventus fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club this summer.
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