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Philippe Coutinho 'could be available for half price this summer'

Coutinho 'could be available for half price this summer'
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Barcelona may only fetch half of their £142m fee for Arsenal-linked Philippe Coutinho this summer, according to a report.

Barcelona winger Philippe Coutinho could reportedly be available for a cut-price figure as the Catalan giants look to offload the Brazilian.

Coutinho is looking increasingly likely to depart Camp Nou this summer, with recent reports suggesting that Arsenal are hopeful of striking a deal for the former Liverpool man.

The 27-year-old has managed a decent return of nine goals and eight assists during his loan spell with Bayern Munich this term, but the Bavarian giants are understood to not be taking up their option of a permanent deal for Coutinho amid financial concerns.

However, according to The Mirror, Barcelona are willing to cut their losses and accept half of the £142m that they forked out for the attacker back in 2018.

With clubs around the globe feeling the financial effect of the coronavirus pandemic, Barca are supposedly desperate to part ways with Coutinho in order to balance the books.

The Brazilian, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, has chalked up 21 goals in 76 appearances for Barca since his arrival in 2018.

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