Philippe Coutinho is enjoying life at Liverpool, according to Brendan Rodgers
Rodgers managed the tricky playmaker for three-and-a-half years during his spell in charge at Anfield.
The Brazilian shone then and he's now being targeted by Barcelona as a replacement for Neymar with a £90.4million bid being lodged.
That was turned down, however, with Liverpool adamant they don't have to sell.
Rodgers is confident Liverpool hold all the cards on whether a deal will be done and says Coutinho is happy at Anfield.
The former Liverpool boss said: "He really enjoys it at Liverpool, he's got great supporters and a great manager so I'm sure he will be very happy there.
"He's signed a new deal but time will tell.
"The power is with Liverpool. He signed a new contract, Phil.
"He's always going to have other clubs that will want him but Liverpool don't have to sell if they don't want to.
"Philippe Coutinho is a world-class player, but the power and the position is with Liverpool."
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