Philippe Coutinho doesn't expect to return to Liverpool, it is being claimed in Barcelona.

Sport says the midfielder has told friends he is confident of Barca and Liverpool agreeing a fee while he's away with Brazil for their World Cup qualifiers.

Coutinho, who has not played so far this season, stunned Liverpool fans by taking part in full-scale training with Tite's squad yesterday.

It's suggested Barca are prepared to go to €160m to convince Liverpool to finally cash in on the midfielder.

And Coutinho has told confidants he is confident his time with Liverpool is now over.