Barca target Coutinho sets up Asia Trophy win for Liverpool


Soccer Football - Leicester City v Liverpool - Pre Season Friendly - The Premier League Asia Trophy - Final - June 22, 2017 Liverpool's Jordan Henderson celebrates winning by lifting the trophy alongside team mates REUTERS/BOBBY YIP

HONG KONG (Reuters) - - Juergen Klopp revealed he spoke to Philippe Coutinho about Barcelona's attempts to sign the Brazilian before the playmaker delivered a match-winning performance to help Liverpool win the Premier League Asia Trophy against Leicester City on Saturday.

Coutinho has been the subject of a 70-million-pound ($90.94 million) bid by the Catalan giants, but Liverpool have said none of their key players is for sale ahead of the new season.

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