Report: Manchester United end interest in Philippe Coutinho

Manchester United have ended their interest in Barcelona ace Philippe Coutinho, according to a report.

The Red Devils were rumoured to be in the running to bring the Brazilian back to the Premier League, 18 months after he left Liverpool for a dream move to Camp Nou.

Coutinho's time in Catalonia has not gone to plan and Barca are believed to be open to a sale, but Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claims that United will not be signing the 27-year-old.

Former club Liverpool have also ruled themselves out of the running, likely leaving only Paris Saint-Germain as a possible escape route.

Coutinho is rumoured to be valued at £120m by Barcelona, who need to balance their books after splashing out on Antoine Griezmann earlier this month.