That’s according to former Premier League star Shay Given who reckons the Reds are holding out for more cash.
The Catalan heavyweights are determined to secure his signature and are willing to pay around £90m.
Liverpool have so far stubbornly refused to let him leave despite Coutinho’s eagerness to move to La Liga.
But Given is convinced the Brazilian playmaker will be packing his bags soon.
“They (strikers) always get the big transfer fees and big salaries, they say the hardest thing in football is to score goals, it’s not east keeping them out either!” Given said on Sky Sports.
“They get the big bucks, Neymar for £200million has blown the whole transfer market out of the window now.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen with the next big transfer.
“Coutinho, they’re all talking about him this week, so it will be interesting to see what happens with him.
“Liverpool are in a strong position, they now Barcelona are desperate for him.
“Liverpool know Barcelona have £200million as well of course from the Neymar deal.
“They are trying to hold out for as much money as possible but it looks like he’s going to go.”
