Philippe Coutinho 'tempted by Manchester United' as Barcelona playmaker grows unhappy with bit-part role from the bench... but Brazilian has no plan for January move Brazilian ace Philippe Coutinho is 'becoming unhappy with his role at Barcelona' The midfielder has been left out of the starting XI in last four league matches Coutinho has lost his place in the side to French forward Ousmane Dembele Manchester United have made their interest in him known to the player's agency But Coutinho will not eye a move until summer as he wants to fight for his place
By Nathan Salt For Mailonline
Published: 11:49 GMT, 13 January 2019 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 13 January 2019
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Philippe Coutinho is 'tempted by Manchester United' as he becomes increasingly unhappy with his prolonged spells on the bench at Barcelona.
But while United have made interest clear to the player's agency, Coutinho is said to have no desire to leave the Nou Camp in January, having 'worked so hard to secure the move' from Liverpool.
According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Coutinho, who has been left out of the starting XI in each of Barcelona's last four league matches, is believed to be growing increasingly unhappy with his marginalised role having lost his spot to Ousmane Dembele.