The sensational report from Spain revealed how Barcelona are taking a look at Firmino as a possible replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez. What's more, Coutinho is said to have given a glowing review of his former Liverpool team-mate and compatriot, which has only strengthened the Catalan club's interest. (Image: X03812)According to El Chiringuito de Jugones, Firmino is now at the top of Barcelona's wishlist and the club has even put steps in place to sign Firmino. Liverpool fans have taken to social media to react to the news, and many of them are unhappy at the suggestion Firmino could follow Coutinho out the door at Anfield. A third wrote: "Barcelona will definitely be in for him this summer," and a fourth concluded: "I've got a Bobby Firmino phone case and this would be a major spanner in the works!"

Source: Daily Mirror October 17, 2018 10:18 UTC