'The deal did not collapse due to financial reasons': Philippe Coutinho denies holding a grudge against Tottenham owner Daniel Levy after a proposed transfer collapsed last summer

Philippe Coutinho has rejected claims he holds a grudge against Daniel Levy over the collapse of a proposed transfer from Barcelona to Tottenham.

Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian spoke out after reports in Spain blamed the failed move last year on the demands of Spurs chairman Levy.

'Phillipe Coutinho has no personal issue with Daniel Levy and claims otherwise are totally false,' said Joorabchian. 'The deal did not collapse due to financial reasons.'

Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool for £142m in January 2018 but did not make the desired impact at the Nou Camp and was available last summer.