Jurgen Klopp ‘okay’ with Philippe Coutinho

Jurgen Klopp insists the transfer saga surrounding Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho has not damaged their relationship and the Barcelona target will be welcomed back with open arms once he is over injury and illness.

The Reds have rejected three bids from Barca for their Brazilian playmaker, the last of which was thought to be worth £118m (€128.6m) with add-ons, and have maintained the stance that the 25-year-old will not be sold this summer, even after he lodged a transfer request.

With Barcelona reportedly ready to admit defeat after their deadline to agree a deal passed, Coutinho is facing up to the fact he will be remaining at Anfield.