Philippe Coutinho’s fee could drop drastically after COVID-19 pandemic

Philippe Coutinho’s return to the Premier League is becoming more and more a possibility now that price drops will occur after the COVID-19 widespread.

There have been several talks regarding the world and what normality will look like when we get back to basics. Basics… the only way to describe where we need to be after the Coronavirus passes.

Earlier in the week, discussion and decision were made by most of those in football. Many, if not all, players, managers, and some hierarchy of clubs in the Premier League and in Europe have taken 20-30% cuts in their salaries.

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With this being, it’s only sensible to think the COVID-19 experience will undoubtedly affect clubs and their transfer business come the summer. Well, that depends on how you look it at. If you a team in a rut and in need of world-class quality, you’d certainly be hoping three digits turn into two, and two into one.

Philippe Coutinho’s value could drop significantly

This is where the Barcelona outcast can count his blessings. As per Sky Sports, many clubs would have to first assess the situation, see what funds are available, and go from there. This could see £80 million get knocked down by £20-£30m maybe.

This is good news for the player and suitors really interested in the player’s service. Arsenal‘s links haven’t cooled since January. With the fully recovered Mikel Arteta at the helm, he will be looking for a Premier League proven, creative midfielder like Coutinho.

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Liverpool will always be mentioned

There will never be a transfer window where the two old mates Liverpool and Philippe will not be mentioned with a possible reunion on the cards. It’s as if the media is taunting the duo to kiss and makeup.

Nonetheless, this is the perfect time for Klopp and Liverpool to strike a deal with Barca, who will happily offload to them. The Reds will jump at the opportunity to re-sign a player who knows the system to the T and is coming in for cheaper than they sold him.

The possibilities have just increased for the player to get his career-recovering move back to the league that saw him blossom into a £105m transfer to Camp Nou. The only question now is where will the player end up, Arsenal, Liverpool, or another club in England’s Top Flight.