Transfer from Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona "plans the exchange of Paulo Dybala"

Barcelona may be willing to enter into an exchange agreement with Juventus to end Philippe Coutinho's difficulties at Nou Camp.

The Brazilian has had a frustrating time at Barca since moving to Liverpool in January 2018.

Coutinho has apparently failed to convince the boss Ernesto Valverde and he has suggestions for him to settle down this summer.

He is not ready to return to England, which has alerted clubs in Europe that an agreement could be reached.

Reports in Italy suggest that Barca could propose Coutinho to Juventus as part of an agreement to bring Paulo Dybala to Nou camp.

Barca would be looking for about 130 million pounds for Coutinho, a slight drop in fees paid for his services 18 months ago.

It remains to be seen if Juve would be willing to face its heavy salary demands, especially after signing the free transfer of Aaron Ramsey.

There is also a difference in the ratings of the two players, with Juve looking for around 100 million pounds for Dybala.

The Argentine has seen his stock fall in Turin this season after the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dybala has often been forced to play in a position wide enough to welcome Ronaldo and is aware that he may have to move on to something else.

He should, however, probably accept a similar role at Camp Nou thanks to Lionel Messi, although concerns about relations between the two Argentineans have been raised.

Coutinho was meanwhile in the spectacular draw of Barcelona with Villarreal Tuesday night.

The former Liverpool player opened the scoring for Barca, who led 2-0 before a remarkable comeback from troubled hosts to lead 4-2 in injury time.

But Messi scored a magnificent free kick before Luis Suarez's equalizer.

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