Some good news about Philippe Coutinho...at last!
Liverpool fans have had to put up with speculation over the Brazilian's future for the last few days with Barcelona confident of securing a deal.
But reports in Spain suggest the current Nou Camp crop aren't best pleased that Coutinho will be offered a £10.5m-a-year salary.
Don Balon claims the likes of Gerard Pique have already voiced their concerns.
Could he stay after all?
Coutinho will be a Barcelona player 'in days'
Philippe Coutinho will be a Barcelona player "in the next few days," according to reports in Spain, as the Blaugrana plot a British record move for the Liverpool No.10.
The Brazilian is eager to move to the Camp Nou this month, though Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to delay the transfer until the summer to improve his side's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Spanish newspaper Sport believe the final details will be sorted "in the next few days" with both clubs meeting on Wednesday in London.
The 25-year-old has hit 12 goals in 18 games this season to position the Reds well to retain a top four finish and go deep in the Champions League with a last 16 tie with Porto.
A move to the Camp Nou would prevent him from partaking in that competition again this season, though Ernesto Valverde's lead in La Liga would likely mean a guaranteed medal inside his first few months.
Coutinho has been ruled out injured for the FA Cup tie with Everton on Friday with a thigh injury.
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane admits he has been given a confidence boost by his stunning strike at Burnley.
The Senegal international smashed home with his weaker left foot for only his second Premier League goal since August.
Mane was Liverpool's stand-out performer last season with 13 goals, one behind top scorer Philippe Coutinho despite missing a month at the African Nations Cup and having his season ended on April 1 by a knee injury.
This campaign, which has been disrupted by suspension and a hamstring problem, he has been outshone by summer signing Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Coutinho.
He has appeared lacking in confidence in recent weeks but his goal at Turf Moor showed none of that and it has given the 25-year-old a much-needed lift.
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