Liverpool urged to sign Coutinho & new defender

Ex-Liverpool defender Phil Thompson has urged his former side to resign Philippe Coutinho this summer and sign a new defender.

Coutinho has been linked with a move back to the Premier League and according to reports, both Liverpool and Chelsea are chasing for his services. Having dominated this season, the Reds are expected to bring in two or three new faces in the summer in a bid to see the club remain competitive in Europe.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Thompson was asked the area Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp should be keen to bolster in the summer.

“They are probably looking at that creative midfield player,” he said.

“‘Would you take Coutinho back?’ I would, in a heartbeat. I think he’s a creative genius. You look back at his Liverpool career and he was absolutely terrific. He’s not too old and I still think he could come back.”

“It probably won’t happen but it’s that creative player just off the front three that would probably just tip the balance.”

“There are some players who probably want to be playing more football who will move on this summer. Then you think about who could strengthen our core squad. I’d like to see a left-back come in. That would help out Andy Robertson if he misses a few games because there’s such a toll on him at the minute.”