Liverpool did their best to keep hold of Philippe Coutinho when it became abundantly clear he wanted out at Anfield.

The Brazilian had had his head turned by Barcelona's interest in him and forced through a move by personally handing in a transfer request via email.

Eventually Liverpool were left with no option but to admit defeat, and the club set about negotiating a deal that would ultimately benefit them for the sale of Coutinho.

The Reds received £105million up front for the Brazilian, with an additional £37million set to come their way in variable bonuses.

They also successfully negotiated a clause with Barcelona that would prevent the Catalan giants from signing anymore Reds players for the foreseeable future - unless they pay a huge premium.

Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona back in 2018

Coutinho's dream move to Barcelona has been nothing short of a nightmare, culminating in him being shipped out on loan to Bayern Munich after just 18 months.

Liverpool were linked with a loan move for Coutinho prior to him arriving in Germany, but the Reds ruled themselves out for two reasons: one financial, the other historic.

Bayern Munich have paid £7.7million to Barcelona to have Coutinho for the season. They are also paying his astronomical wages in full.

The Brazilian has joined Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona

The Reds didn't believe this would be money well spent as Jurgen Klopp and his advisors aren't convinced the Brazilian would instantly improve Liverpool's starting XI.

What's more, The Athletic is reporting that one of Coutinho's main grievances at Liverpool was that he didn't feel he was regarded as Klopp's main man.

Coutinho reportedly didn't feel like Jurgen Klopp's main man at Liverpool

This was apparently a key reason why he wanted to leave.

If Coutinho felt this when he was arguably Klopp's main man, then the Brazilian isn't going to get assurances upon returning on loan and being behind the likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in the club hierarchy.