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Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Philippe Coutinho and Virgil van Dijk

Philippe Coutinho is ready to speak publicly about his wish to leave Liverpool, as he attempts to force a transfer to Barcelona.

Duncan Castles of Yahoo Sports (h/t Metro) reported the Brazil international "is considering making a public statement of his discontent," hoping his comments will trigger his exit from Anfield.

Castles wrote:

"According to sources close to the player, Coutinho is now preparing to talk to the press in order to explain his unhappiness with how FSG and Klopp have handled his situation, and to express his desire to be allowed to escape the club.