Lionel Messi approves Barcelona's hunt for Philippe Coutinho

Messi blocks Griezmann but approves Coutinho deal

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has reportedly learned Ernesto Valverde wants three transfers - but the Argentina international is far from happy about it.

Barcelona are desperate to strengthen the squad, with the club’s coffers bursting from Neymar’s £200million move to PSG back in August.

And Diario Gol claim that, while Messi has approved two of Valverde’s three potential deals, it is the signing of Antoine Griezmann that has not sat well with Barcelona’s main man.

The 30-year-old is supposedly backing their bid to sign Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho, and he is also happy for Barcelona to sign a replacement for Javier Mascherano.

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