As a Liverpool fan I hope that Coutinho will not be sold. There are 2 big reasons why I believe he will not move this transfer window.
1 - Liverpool are in the knockout rounds of the Champions League and have a favourable draw to progress even further, Coutinho will want to play in the big games of this competition and if he moves this window he will be ineligible to do so.
2 - The World Cup tournament is coming at the end of the season, with his current form for Liverpool Coutinho is sure to be included in the Brazil squad. If he doesn't settle or cannot break into Barcelona's team then his place may go to someone else.
There's a good chance he will move on from Liverpool eventually but not this transfer window. I hope!
You have a great point with the Champions League, but I simply don't see how he can't be selected for the Brazil squad. Thanks for the great comment! :)
You are welcome.
Brazil have so many world class players, especially attacking midfield players. I just meant that if he did move and for some reason he was unable to maintain the level of performance he's been playing for Liverpool they could decide to choose someone else.
Many players in history have dropped in form after moving to a knew country.
World Cups are the pinnacle of a players career, it is a lot to risk for the sake of waiting until the transfer window at the start of next season.
I agree wholeheartedly and as a fellow Liverpool fan, it was essentially undo all the early season progress we have made if we allow him to leave in January. I envision a deal being struck in January with the move being made in the summer, the same as we have with Keita. I can see why Barca would want to sign him now prior to the summer window but it takes 2 to tango and Liverpool have to be willing to sell.