Klopp 'couldn't be less interested' in Coutinho-Nike story

Nike appeared to leak news of Philippe Coutinho's proposed transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona but Jurgen Klopp is paying little heed.

Published : Jan 02, 2018 00:53 IST

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he "couldn't be less interested in anything in the world" regarding Nike's apparent leak of Philippe Coutinho's rumoured transfer to Barcelona.

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The Brazilian has been linked with the Catalan giant since the start of the season and was not part of the Reds' squad for Monday's

2-1 victory at Burnley due to a minor thigh complaint.

Build-up to that clash was dominated by sportswear manufacturer Nike advertising customisation of Barca's 2017-18 kit along with the caption: "Philippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou. Get your 2017-18 FC Barcelona kit with the Magician's name on it. Act fast – free personalisation only available until 6 January."

Nike later deleted the page and it remains unclear whether it was a PR blunder or online hacking, but Klopp remains unfazed either way.

"I heard about it. I couldn't be less interested in anything in the world but someone told me and I thought, 'Wow, top story'," Klopp told a media conference.