1. Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool look close to signing Philippe Coutinho* after improving on their opening offer of £5 million for Inter Milan's attacking midfielder. It is believed that the move will go through for £8 million and Coutinho is precisely the type of player the Reds are crying out for. Endowed with pace and versatility, the young Brazilian can play in central-midfield, on the wing or as a second striker and is one of the most exciting young talents in South American football. He is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market right now and has drawn comparisons to Kaka, such is his potential.** Cash-strapped Inter are ready to sell the 20-year old and make him their second departure***, following the sale of Wesley Sneijder to Galatasaray this week, another player of whom Liverpool were said to be interested in. Source(s): *
Metro, **
Goal.com, ***
Liverpool Echo