Liverpool foreward Roberto Firmino is being followed by Barcelona. Not so long ago he found himself into the sphere of Barcelona interests. According to the El Chiringuito de Jugones it was Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona midfielder, who recommended the Catalan to buy a 27-year-old striker. In addition to this Firmino and Coutinho are the partners in the Brazilian national team.

Barcelona hopes Firmino is a potential replacement for Luis Suarez. They say Suarez may leave the club. The Uruguayan scored only 3 goals for the Catalans in 11 matches of the season.