Liverpool Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho Rumours Ease After Jurgen Klopp Joins

Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Liverpool manager has not only raised the spirits at the Merseyside club, but it has also reportedly persuaded star player Philippe Coutinho to stay on at Anfield.

Per Spanish outlet Fichajes (h/t Metro's Will Giles), the Brazilian playmaker was previously considering a move to Spain amid rumours of interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

However, having been "uncomfortable with his role" under previous manager Brendan Rodgers, Coutinho is now eager to stay on at Liverpool, as he wants to play for Klopp, per Giles.

Coutinho is arguably Liverpool's best player, and Spanish football writer Guillem Balague believes Klopp should build his team around the 23-year-old:

The former Borussia Dortmund manager was officially unveiled as Liverpool boss on Friday, and he is excited about the prospect of working at a "special club," per the club's Twitter feed. 

Klopp also got the seal of approval from Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, per Sky Sports (via audioBoom):

However, the German has some work to do to turn Liverpool's recent form around.

The Reds nearly won the Premier League title under Rodgers in 2013-14, but they have dropped off hugely in quality since then.

They finished sixth in the Premier League last term, and eight games into the new season, they have picked up only 12 points following a string of uninspiring performances.

Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe is confident Klopp can do well at Liverpool but is unsure whether he has a squad with which he can work effectively:

Coutinho, though, is a top-class performer who would be a fine addition to any side.

It is unsurprising that he has been linked with Barca and Real or that his international team-mate Neymar recently said he would like Coutinho to join him at the Camp Nou, per BBC Sport.

If Klopp's arrival has indeed persuaded him to stay on, that is a huge boost for the Reds.

The departures of Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling have hurt Liverpool in recent years, and were Coutinho to depart, it would be a further indictment of Liverpool's ability to keep hold of top players.

However, should he stay on, Liverpool have a star player around which Klopp could potentially build a title-winning team.