Manchester United are reportedly leading a host of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer. Coutinho has spent this season on loan at Bayern Munich, where he has scored eight goals in 22 Bundesliga games - but the club are unlikely to make his deal permanent. Manchester United have joined a host of Premier League clubs interested in Philippe CoutinhoBayern Munich are unlikely to make Coutinho's loan move permanent at the end of the seasonAccording to Sport, United are interested in adding Coutinho to their midfield, despite the successful January signing of attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Coutinho was recently asked whether he would be interested in returning to Anfield in the future but ruled out a move and said he is now 'on another journey'. If the crisis continues a fire sale of players could follow in a bid to raise funds and reduce the size of the club's wage bill, with Coutinho likely to be among those sacrificed.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2020 21:27 UTC