The Brazil international forward continues to be heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou, but has been urged to spend at least one more year at Anfield
Jamie Carragher concedes that Philippe Coutinho is likely to leave Liverpool at some stage, but hopes Barcelona can be fended off for 12 months.
The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to Camp Nou for some time, with the speculation intensifying amid exit talk surrounding Neymar in Catalonia.
Barca are said to view Coutinho as the ideal replacement for his fellow countryman and continue to remain coy when it comes to their reported interest and summer transfer plans.