Transfer news: Paris Saint-Germain bid world-record £239million for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho

Paris Saint-Germain have bid a world-record transfer fee as they attempt to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports.

The Brazilian midfield ace only joined the Spanish side from Liverpool in January following a protracted £142million move, scoring 10 goals and making six assists in 22 appearances across all competitions.

Transfer news: Paris Saint-Germain bid world-record £239million for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho

Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho starred at the World Cup for Brazil and is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain.

But Mundo Deportivo in Spain suggest PSG have submitted the astonishing bid, which would represent a profit of almost £100million for Barcelona were they to accept, to one of the players' representatives.

It is, though, said LaLiga champions Barca would not accept anything under Coutinho's£353million release clause, no matter how tempting.

The midfielder was a key performer in Brazil's run to the quarter-finals at World Cup 2018, scoring three goals and outshining Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar.

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