Everton boss Ronald Koeman has invited controversy by declaring Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho could move to Barcelona.

Coutinho is emerging as a top target for Barca ahead of the summer market.

And former Barca captain Koeman told El Mundo Deportivo: "He's a great player and I think he could be very useful to Barça.

"After all, it will depend on the circumstances of the transfer and his arrival.

"But he's a great player with a lot of qualities, without any doubt."