Sport report that Barcelona know they will have to offer him more than that — as well as pay the Anfield giants a similar fee to the £65million they forked out for Luis Suarez in 2014.
And that poses a problem as it would mean he would automatically become the fourth-highest paid player at the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi, Neymar and the Uruguayan.
Barcelona want to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in the summerGetty Images
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Barcelona regard Philippe Coutinho as one the best players in the game todayGetty ImagesBarcelona have promised to play Sergi Roberto in his natural midfield positionReuters
Furthermore, it would seriously hinder the club’s ability to spend in the summer.
Barcelona will be desperate to bolster their ranks in the summer after a disappointing Champions League campaign and a possible title loss to Real Madrid.
However, there are players such as Denis Suarez, Andre Gomes and Carles Alena who play in a similar position to Coutinho.
Neymar and Philippe Coutinho could soon be club team-mates in SpainGetty ImagesOnly Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi would earn more than CoutinhoEPA
And there are more pressing concerns with regards to the squad.
Barcelona chief Robert Fernandez has promised Sergi Roberto he would no longer have to fill in at right-back.
The converted central midfielder has been played out of position for much of the campaign as Luis Enrique failed to bring in a suitable replacement for Dani Alves.
A new right-back is not expected to cost too much, but is seen by the hierarchy as the top priority.
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