Philippe Coutinho gets closer to Manchester United transfer

Offensive midfielder Philippe Coutinho reportedly submitted a transfer request to the club as rumors linked him to Manchester United.

according to El Pais , the Brazilian international made this request to his Catalan employer three months ago, after a total failure to adapt and settle in Nou camp.

This report comes because another report also binds Coutinho with United and also Chelsea, as Mundo Deportivo , Translated by Sports witness, claim that it is the two clubs that show the most interest.

Both clubs need to strengthen their offensive this summer, while United is looking for an urgent need to update the report Alexis Sanchez, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial. Caught off guard .

Chelsea, meanwhile, seems almost certain to lose Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, with AS report the agreement could be announced Monday.

Although Coutinho had difficulties in La Liga, he was sensational in Liverpool and it remains to be seen how his transfer request will decrease and what will be the demand of Barcelona this summer.