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Philippe Coutinho wants Liverpool to agree that he can join Barcelona next ­summer — if he stays at Anfield this season.

The Brazil ­playmaker will put aside his differences with manager Jurgen Klopp and Reds officials, remaining ­a fully committed member of the squad, if he is given assurances over a potential Nou Camp switch in 12 months’ time.

It is a repeat of the Luis Suarez transfer saga which ended with the Uruguay striker eventually securing a £70million move from Liverpool to Barca.

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Coutinho’s advisors plan to press the Reds into an agreement guaranteeing a La Liga move for their client next year.

So far, the midfielder, 25, has seen Liverpool’s American owners Fenway Sports Group slam the door on a move to Barca after rejecting several bids, culminating in their latest offer of £114m.

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And with just five days before the summer window finally closes, FSG are sticking to their guns and plan to reject any late bid by the Catalan club.

That has dismayed Coutinho, who had set his heart on a summer move to the Nou Camp — despite signing a £150,000-a-week deal at Anfield in January.

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The South American has not played since the season started citing a back injury, but his camp claim once he is fully fit he will focus on Liverpool’s season.

Klopp, though, accepts he will have to build bridges with the star after seeing the Reds block his dream move.

Ambitious Coutinho has been at Anfield four years and won nothing – and that, say his advisors, has been the motivating factor in wanting a switch to Barcelona.

Although Barca are undergoing a difficult spell having lost Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, Coutinho believes he stands more chance of silverware at the Nou Camp than at Liverpool — who have not won the domestic title since 1990.