Philippe Coutinho to PSG: Liverpool star gives ‘positive’ reaction after contact from Ligue 1 champions over £46m move

Reports in France say PSG have made Brazilian a top target

PHILIPPE COUTINHO reacted ‘positively’ when informed about a possible move by Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in France.

The Liverpool forward, voted the club’s fans and players’ player of the year twice in a row, had another fantastic season for the Reds.

However, French magazine Le 10 Sport report that Coutinho is seen as an excellent option to replace departing talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Philippe Coutinho is wanted by PSG, according to reports in France PA:Press Association

The Brazilian has been named the club's player of the year for the last two seasons AP:Associated Press

With the Swede set to leave the Parc des Princes this summer, PSG are searching for a marquee signing.

Coutinho is one of a handful of names identified as a potential replacement for thr 34-year-old striker.

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial, Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku have all been mentioned as being on a shortlist to replace Ibrahimovic.

The report claims that PSG have already made contact with Coutinho’s entourage and received a ‘positive’ response.

The 23-year-old wants to play Champions League football but Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to secure a place in Europe’s top competition last season.

Philippe Coutinho will play at the Copa America with Brazil AP:Associated Press

PSG are looking for a marquee signing to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic

PSG have also apparently said they would be willing to pay around £46million to bring Coutinho to France.

One potential hiccup is that the Ligue 1 champions have already used up all three of the non-EU slots in their squad.

That would mean one of Maxwell or Lucas Moura would have to leave first.