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Philippe Coutinho has rejected talk of a transfer Barcelona, reminding reporters he has a "long contract" with Liverpool .

The Reds star is currently in Australia representing Brazil, but was asked at a press conference about stories regularly linking him with a move to Camp Nou.

But the midfielder, who celebrated his 25th birthday on Monday, skilfully navigated his way through the questions, preferring instead to focus on the matter in hand.

"Talking about this is complicated," Coutinho said. "I have a contract with my club and it is long.

"So my focus is on the present and the national team. My focus is here."

Coutinho is set to captain Brazil for the first time when they take on Australia at the MCG on Tuesday.

In terms of his club career, Liverpool are adamant that the former Inter Milan man will not be sold for any price this summer.

Coutinho signed a five-year contract in January, and has given no indication that he is seeking a move away, despite persistent speculation in the Catalan press linking him with Barcelona.