The Brazil forward tried to talk his compatriot into a move to Camp Nou, but those hopes have ended for now as Phil is set for a new Liverpool deal
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Barcelona's hopes of signing Philippe Coutinho this summer have been dashed. The Brazilian midfielder is close to agreeing a new contract to remain at Liverpool, despite the attempts of Neymar to persuade his international team-mate to join the Catalan club.
Barca's Brazilian forward has spent months trying to convince Coutinho to link up with him at Camp Nou, where he would be able to play on one of football's biggest stages alongside not only his close friend Neymar, but also another international team-mate in Rafinha and former Liverpool colleague Luis Suarez.