Philippe Coutinho: 'Barcelona speculation is complicated'

Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
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Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho says that ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona this summer is "complicated".

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has claimed that speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona is "complicated".

The Spanish giants are thought to be keen on bringing the Brazilian playmaker to Camp Nou this summer following a season which saw him score a career-best 13 league goals.

However, Coutinho only signed a new five-year deal at Anfield in January, and he insists that he is solely focused on his current international duties with Brazil.

"Talking about this [transfer speculation] is complicated. I have a contract with my club and it is long. So my focus is on the present and the national team. My focus is here," the 25-year-old told reporters.

Coutinho is set to captain Brazil for the first time on Tuesday when they take on Australia at the MCG.

Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
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