Philippe Coutinho's future in terms of a potential Premier League return could reportedly hinge on whether Mauricio Pochettino takes over at Newcastle United for the 2020-21 campaign.

The Magpies could soon become comfortably the richest side in English football as a Saudi consortium attempt to buy the club from owner Mike Ashley.

Pochettino, who left Tottenham Hotspur in the latter stages of 2019, has been linked with a move to St James' Park as a possible replacement for Steve Bruce.

Coutinho, meanwhile, is also thought to be a target for Newcastle, and according to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazil international could arrive at the club if Pochettino is appointed as head coach.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to sell the 27-year-old, who has spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Bayern Munich, contributing nine goals and eight assists in 32 outings for the German champions.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Everton have also been linked with the South American, though, as talk of a return to English football continues to gather pace.