Liverpool Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho is not needed and should be sold – Gary Lineker

LIVERPOOL should “sell” Philippe Coutinho after they brushed aside Hoffenheim in their Champions League play-off second leg last night.

Jurgen Klopp's hilarious reaction to Philippe Coutinho question

That is what Gary Lineker humorously suggested to BT Sport pundits and former Liverpool midfielders Steven Gerrard and Steve McManaman.

The Reds beat Hoffenheim 4-2 at Anfield, including going 3-0 up inside the first 21 minutes of the game.

Emre Can scored twice and Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino grabbed one each to seal an emphatic 6-3 aggregate win to reach the Champions League group stages.

Lineker tried to stir it up in the studio after the full time whistle but Gerrard was not having any of it.

Steven Gerrard Steve McManamanBT SPORT

Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho should be sold to Barcelona, Gary Lineker joked

Philippe Coutinho. Sell him, they don’t need him

Gary Lineker on Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho

“Philippe Coutinho. Sell him, they don’t need him,” Lineker said on BT Sport.

“We need two good players in every position,” Gerrard replied.

“Two good players in every position, you know that.”

Steven GerrardBT SPORT

Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho is needed at Anfield, says Steven Gerrard

Coutinho has been linked with a move away from Liverpool in recent weeks.

Barcelona have seen three bids rejected for the Brazilian with the Merseyside club maintaining he will not be sold before the window closes on August 31.

The Spanish giants are set to test Liverpool's resolve again as they are reportedly going to make an increased offer worth £138million.

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