Nike advertises Coutinho on Barcelona shirt
An apparent gaffe by Nike has fired speculation that Philippe Coutinho could leave Liverpool for Barcelona in the January transfer window.
The sportswear giant, who manufacture Barcelonaās kit, advertised a Barca shirt on their website with the Brazilian midfielderās name on it.
Headlined āWhere the magic happensā, the page, which has since been taken down, continued with the message: āPhilippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou.ā
Coutinho is sponsored by Nike and wears their boots.
He handed in a transfer request in August after Barcelona had a bid for the Brazilian rejected, but the Reds then turned down a further two offers.
The current La Liga leaders had offered over Ā£100 million ($135 million), but Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group publicly stated Coutinho was not for sale.
The 25-year-old missed the start of the season with a back problem but has been in outstanding form recently, scoring seven goals in his last eight games.
AFP
Receive Alerts on:Ā Ā Whatsapp: 08155131310
Twitter: @hotjist
Facebook:Ā hotjist.com
Instagram: hotjist
Share your story with us:Ā SMS: 08155131310
Whatsapp: 08155131310
Email:Ā hotjist@outlook.com
More Stories
NPFL: REMO STARS RECLAIM TOP SPOT, 3SC SHOCK RANGERS
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 18 fixtures produced a blend of surprising results. A total of eight goals...
LOOKMAN SCORES AS ATALANTA FIGHT BACK TO DEFEAT EMPOLI 3-2
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atalanta surged back to the top of...
SPORT NEWS: MBAPPE STRIKES AS REAL MADRID DOWN SEVILLA
Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move...
SHOOTING STARS DEFEAT RANGERS INTERNATIONAL IN ENUGU
Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan, on Sunday, secured an important away win against Rangers International Football Club of Enugu....
MAN UTD HUMBLED AT OLD TRAFFORD BY BOURNEMOUTH
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth...
LA LIGA: ATLETICO SNATCH LATE 2-1 WIN OVER BARCELONA TO GO TOP
Atletico Madrid snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona to top La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead...