​Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has revealed where his favoured position on the pitch is amid rumours that the Reds are preparing a new bumper contract to scare off any potential suitors.

The Brazilian international has been the subject of immense transfer speculation, with ​the Mirror reporting that Spanish giants Barcelona are keen to spend big to convince the Merseyside magician to move to the Nou Camp, and Liverpool are prepared to tie down Coutinho to a long term deal to avoid a possible departure.





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However, both coach Jurgen Klopp and members of the board may want to take into account that they are actually playing Coutinho in the wrong position, with the Brazilian admitting in a press conference in the international break that he prefers to play down the left, rather than up the middle in a number 10 role.

Coutinho: "Playing as starter is always good, but obviously when I play at my favorite position on the left, it feels even better." pic.twitter.com/f8erLK8RsP — LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) October 9, 2016

The 24-year-old may well be more inclined to sign on long-term with the club if he gets to play where he wants, and suggested in the interview that it would 'feel even better' to be allowed to roam onto the left flank, although he also admitted he is just grateful to be starting.