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Liverpool have denied that Philippe Coutinho has handed in a transfer request. Barcelona have had two bids rejected for the Brazilian, with Liverpool insisting he isn't for sale. The club's FSG owners issued a statement on Friday, insisting there was no chance of Coutinho moving on this month. But Sky Sports claimed shortly afterwards that Coutinho had handed in a formal transfer request. The Liverpool statement read: "We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho. "The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes." Source: All Football

Sky Sports in England has stated the Brazilian has informed the club of his intentions and wishes to leave Anfield , although these reports are questioned by other journalists. James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo and Goal.com have responded that their sources at the Merseyside club insist they are unaware of such a request. The news comes in the wake of a statement from Liverpool earlier on Friday that the  club would not contemplate a sale for the 25-year-old this summer . “We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho,” read the Liverpool statement. “The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes.” Source: All Football

It’s reported Juventus are intensifying their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, who refused a renewal. The Bianconeri are looking to bring in a defensive midfielder, with Blaise Matuidi and Steven N’Zonzi thought to be on their shortlist. However, Can is believed to be their ideal target and this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport says contact has intensified with Liverpool. The newspaper reports that the German international has rejected a new contract at Anfield, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. The Reds are demanding €30m to even consider selling Can, while Juve’s offer is thought to be €25m. For that reason, Matuidi, N’Zonzi and Strootman remain targets.

Liverpool take a 23-man squad to Dublin today for the pre-season friendly with Athletic Club. The meeting with the La Liga outfit is the final warm-up game before the new Premier League campaign gets under way at Watford next weekend. Jordan Henderson does not travel due to illness, Daniel Sturridge remains sidelined with a thigh injury, and Philippe Coutinho has a sore back. The clash with the Spanish side at Aviva Stadium kicks off at 5.15pm BST, with live coverage available on LFCTV and LFCTV GO. Liverpool squad: Mignolet, Karius, Ward, Alexander-Arnold, Flanagan, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Klavan, Moreno, Milner, Robertson, Can, Grujic, Ejaria, Wijnaldum, Woodburn, Salah, Kent, Firmino, Origi, Solanke, Mane. Source: All Football