Philippe Coutinho 'one of seven players on Barcelona transfer list'

Philippe Coutinho is reportedly one of seven players to have been told to find a new club by Barcelona as part of an extensive summer clear-out.

The Catalan giants cantered to the La Liga title last season, but they capitulated against Liverpool at the semi-final stage of the Champions League and lost the Copa del Rey final against Valencia.

Mundo Deportivo indicates that Barca will attempt to move on a number of players this summer to free up £300m of funds to rebuild their first team.

Coutinho is the highest profile of those to have allegedly been deemed surplus to requirements, having only joined in a £142m deal from Liverpool 16 months ago.

Jasper Cillessen, Andre Gomes, Malcom, Denis Suarez, Marc Cucurella and Rafinha may also be on their way through the Camp Nou exit.

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have both been linked with Brazilian playmaker Coutinho, who is said to prefer a move to the latter.