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Jake Polden

Liverpool owners told to do "all they can" to re-sign Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool's owners should do "all they can" to re-sign Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window.

That's according to former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, who reckons the Brazilian could light up the Premier League once again if given a Barcelona escape route.

Coutinho is in search of a new club ahead of the summer after Barcelona made it clear he's not in their plans next season.

Bayern Munich have no plans to sign the midfielder permanently nor loan him from Barcelona for another season, meaning he is available should Liverpool want him.

And former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes it would be worthwhile taking Barcelona up on this deal.

Liverpool's owners have been told to do "all they can" to re-sign Philippe Coutinho (AFP/Getty Images)

Aldridge told Sunday World: "I think Liverpool should do all they can to bring him back to Anfield.

"I know there will be some fans out there who might be surprised by my call for Liverpool's owners to hand Coutinho a route back to Anfield, but let me explain why I think this transfer could work for all parties.

Jurgen Klopp and Coutinho together at Liverpool in 2017 (UEFA via Getty Images)

"Despite his troubles in Spain, we are talking about a class player here who lit up the Premier League. He was a big hero of the Anfield faithful during his time at the club.

"He understands how English football works and would not need long to acclimatise if he returns to Liverpool. Crucially, this loan move could be funded within the tight financial boundaries Klopp is working with this summer."

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