Real Madrid wants to sign Coutinho from Barcelona
Real Madrid knows that in the 2018-19 season, they cannot make the same mistake as this season, by getting rid of great players and not signing anyone in return. That's why Florentino Pérez intends to make a big move for Philippe Coutinho.
According to the 'Mundo Deportivo' newspaper, Valdebebas' team has asked Liverpool about the Brazilian's situation after learning about FC Barcelona's interest. His playing style is liked by Zidane and would be a great boost for the Real Madrid attack.
Real Madrid's plan would be to sign Coutinho, but not until the summer transfer window in 2018. This means that one of the members of the declining BBC trio would leave. Gareth Bale is the favorite to leave Valdebebas after four years of inconsistent performance.
The problem for Real Madrid is that they do not have the favoritism to secure Coutinho since, according to the same source, the Brazilian is only interested in playing for FC Barcelona and getting revenge for the failed signing in the last August.