The Independent claims the player is ready for talks to settle any potential bad blood. It’s understood Liverpool rejected three bids from the Catalans with the final figure believed to be a £118million offer, which in fact proved to be just £82million up front with the rest in add-ons. Barca had imposed a 7pm Sunday deadline on Liverpool to agree to an offer that they had already rejected 48 hours earlier.
Club officials reportedly stood firm on their valuation, rejecting all offers before the transfer window closed.
Sources close to the player allege that club representatives used undue influence through family members to pressure the athlete. They maintain the controversial communication originated from the club's end.
Player's representatives aim to deflect responsibility for the drawn-out transfer drama onto the interested club.
With a move now unlikely, the player faces an uncertain period as they prepare to rejoin their current squad. Training resumption and upcoming fixtures remain uncertain.
Fan_Commenter_1
Thanks for the post! All you described looks odd, to be honest. However, it’s a fair play to Liverpool for keeping him. But £82m upfront + add ons is a lot of money for a player, who while clearly being talented goes missing in one game too many. Pretty much any list of the world's top 40-50 players wouldn't feature Coutinho. And for Liverpool to demand £100m for him is a bit odd. Soccer is really unpredictable if you ask me.
Fan_Commenter_2
A valid point! As a seasoned football follower, it's puzzling why this deal was pursued after an earlier rejection. It appears to be a situation the player might have otherwise avoided.
Fan_Commenter_3
All this situation seems to be a greatly planned manipulation. Well done to Liverpool on this - if true they get a key player back who is happy to play for them after feeling manipulated. That's a solid win. To my mind, it’s another absolute transfer window shocker for Barca. Their team sheet against Betis this weekend was so poor compared to their team of a couple of years ago. This window has hugely accelerated their decline.
Fan_Commenter_4