That is the opinion of pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given.
Coutinho asked to leave Liverpool on Friday in an attempt to force through a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Liverpool are standing firm, stating he will not be sold under any circumstances before the window closes on August 31, and have already rejected two bids.
However, Given reckons the Reds are just playing hardball and are waiting for Barcelona to up their current offer, knowing they just received a world-record £200million for Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.