Liverpool are currently locked in a battle with Southampton to secure the signing of Inter Milan attacker Philippe Coutinho, but even if the Reds win this particular transfer race, there is one more major obstacle in the way.
According to a report in The Telegraph today:
"Coutinho will require a work permit to seal a move to the Premier League and this week’s haggling means it is now
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