Inter Milan scout Toni Lima says Barcelona should think seriously about signing Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Barca chief Robert Fernandez played down he rumours this week.

But Lima told Esports COPA: "It would be an error to give up on [signing] Coutinho, not just for FC Barcelona, but for any of Europe's big clubs.

"Coutinho has the right profile for Barça. Technically, he can play on either wing."

He added: "He's a box of surprises. He's really grateful [for all he has in his life]. Maybe in the middle in a game of high tension he would suffer, though. He would be better on the wing."