Barcelona have put Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho on a transfer wishlist for the summer despite the Brazilian recently signing a new contract at Anfield, according to Don Balon.

What's the word?

Plenty of Liverpool fans would have breathed a sigh of relief when Coutinho penned a new long-term deal in January.

The 'little magician' had been linked with a move to the Spanish giants, but news of his commitment to the Reds calmed speculation - not for long though!

Spanish media outlet Don Balon claims that the Catalan giants have added Coutinho to a list of potential candidates to replace Andres Iniesta.

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The Spain international is yet to agree a new deal at the Camp Nou, and with his current contract due to expire next summer, rumours are rumbling that he could soon be out of the door.

Is a Coutinho capture likely?

Everyone knows that new contracts do not always mean that a player is committed to the club, but it is handy when it comes to negotiations.

In this instance, if Coutinho decides to leave Liverpool at the end of the season the Merseyside outfit will be able to demand a significant sum, particularly as there is said to be no release clause in his new deal.

The 24-year-old, who has scored six goals in 23 appearances in all competitions this season, has publicly insisted that he is happy playing at Liverpool under manager Jurgen Klopp.

However, the lure of playing for one of the two top Spanish clubs would be difficult to turn down.

Also, Don Balon report that Barca will try to use Coutinho's friendship with fellow Brazilian Neymar to help convince him to make the move.

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