Liverpool legend digs at a potential Philippe Coutinho to Liverpool return deal

John Aldridge has suggested it will be disrespectful for Liverpool to re-sign former key man - Philippe Coutinho

Coutinho is being linked with a return to the Premier League this summer with his former club Liverpool linked with a reunion.

The 26-year-old was among the Reds favorite star in his five-year stay at Anfield before forcing his way out to join Barcelona last year winter.

And Liverpool hero John Aldridge has urged the Reds not to re-sign the midfield ace, connoting how the Brazilian pushed heavily for his departure a year ago.

Aldidge told the Irish Independent: “Coutinho left on a sour note as he forced his way out of the club and while he is a great player, I don't think Liverpool should blow their transfer budget on bringing him back.

"None of us have forgotten that Coutinho left Liverpool in a difficult position when he jumped ship mid-way through the season, so we should not give him a simple route back to play for the European champions.

"We all trust Klopp in whatever decisions he makes, but I think adding attacking a top quality attacking option would be the way forward this summer."