Manchester United have been linked with a move for Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho - but they have more pressing priorities.
That's the opinion of former Liverpool star Danny Murphy, who reckons Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to focus on strengthening his defence.
Murphy believes a midfield playmaker and defensive leader such as Toby Alderweireld should be top of his shopping list.
But the Red Devils could still make a move to bring ex-Liverpool superstar Coutinho back to the Premier League after his disappointing season following a big-money move to the Nou Camp.
He's set to take on the club linked with acquiring his signature in the summer in their huge Champions League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
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Murphy told the Daily Mail : "I’ll be interested to see what impact Philippe Coutinho has (in Barcelona ’s Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United ).
"Coutinho has been linked with a move to United because his transfer from Liverpool hasn’t worked out as well as expected.
"My view is United have more pressing priorities than the Brazilian, namely a midfield playmaker to finally replace Michael Carrick and a defensive leader in the mould of Virgil van Dijk – maybe Toby Alderweireld."
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Coutinho, 26, has flattered to deceive for the La Liga giants this season and has registered just five goals and two assists over the course of the campaign.
The Brazilian is still battling to prove his worth as he looks to avoid being shipped out in the summer and their Champions League tie with the Red Devils provides a major chance for him to impress.
