I hate reading that ‘allegedly’ Coutinho has told Klopp he never wants to play for Liverpool again. When he came to Merseyside, Inter were happy to get him off their hands. Now he’s one of the most sought after midfielders in the world. Is it him saying these things, or the influence of those around him? He has never appeared the sort to be so snide.

As for rejecting the latest bid- why? He wants to go, Barca are paying over the odds for him, just take the money and move the feck on. No player is bigger than the club and I don’t know about anyone else, I’d rather have players at the club who want to play for them.