Barcelona midfielder Paulinho says he has been in touch with Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho to discuss a possible transfer to the Spanish giants. However, speculation regarding a Janaury switch to the Nou Camp for Coutinho has continued, and Paulinho - who joined the club from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande in August - joked that a property search for Coutinho was already under way. "I make jokes that people are already looking for a house for him," Paulinho told mundodeportivo.com. Should any deal go through, Paulinho believes Coutinho will be a good addition to Barcelona’s already impressive attacking options. "He can play in two or three positions and I think that will also help the coach and the players.

Source: Evening echo December 27, 2017 17:37 UTC