Barcelona set Philippe Coutinho deadline?

Barcelona have allegedly set a deadline for when they hope to sell Philippe Coutinho.

Despite impressing during his time on loan at Bayern Munich, the German outfit have little intention of pushing through a permanent deal later in 2020.

That has left the door open for clubs in the Premier League, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United among the contenders to sign the Brazil international.

However, according to reports in Spain, the Catalan giants want to have parted way with Coutinho before the end of June.

Given the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, Barcelona may be forced to extend that self-imposed date in the future.

Nevertheless, in a bid to bring in their own targets, it appears that club officials are determined to cash in on the player as soon as possible.