BREAKING NEWS :BARCELONA SET TO SIGN LIVERPOOL STAR TO REPLACE NEYMAR

Philippe Coutinho would be the "perfect replacement" for Neymar at Barcelona, says South American football expert Tim Vickery.

Neymar has asked to leave Barca and was given permission on Wednesday to miss training, with Paris Saint-Germain prepared to meet his £198m release clause.


Philippe Coutinho would be seen as a suitable Neymar replacement by Barcelona, says Vickery
Sky sources understand Barca are confident of signing Coutinho but Liverpool insist they will not sell their Brazil international.

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Asked if Coutinho would be the perfect replacement for Neymar, Vickery told Sky Sports News: "Absolutely. When Barcelona were interested in Coutinho previously, I saw speculation suggesting they saw him as a possible replacement for Andres Iniesta.

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"I have never seen that. I have always seen Coutinho as a Neymar replacement.

"Coutinho's problem with the Brazil national team is his favourite position is Neymar's position, wide on the left cutting onto his right foot. They have since found space for him on the right but that's his favoured position."

BREAKING NEWS :CHELSEA OWNER ENTER RACE TO SIGN AS MONACO STAR

Roman Ambramovich will attempt to sign Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe should potential Barcelona target Eden Hazard move away from the club this summer, according to Don Balon.

As per the Spanish outlet, Eden Hazard is being linked with a move to Barcelona with Neymar looking to leave the Nou Camp for Paris this summer.

If Neymar should leave, Barcelona will have to replace one of their star names and have reportedly identified the 26-year-old Chelsea winger as a possible target.

As well as claiming that the Catalan giants could swoop for the Belgium international should Neymar leave, Don Balon also reports that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will look to replace Hazard with Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe.

According to the Express, the Chelsea owner is a huge fan of the 18-year-old and will be tempted to bid for the French international should Eden Hazard leave London.

The French teenager bagged 26 goals for the French Champions last season and has become one of football’s most describable talents.

However, it appears that the movements of Neymar will decide how Roman Ambramovich spends his money.