Why, many were wrong or got wrong information. The worst "journalists" deleted their tweets from some weeks ago when they reported deal was done for xx M. I don't think he ever said it was a done deal, only close and will happen soon.
Good job Barcelona if true, they are able to land players big teams like AS Roma wanted for 30M. Didn't expect this kind of signing for an average club.
EDIT: they are quoting SFR Sport so don't know if reliable
Indeed raw talents who leave once they can get a spot in an other big team. Monaco got alot of money early this summer and look at their signings. They are not looking to spend big money.
And Monaco will? PL is more attractive to many and Monaco has sold all their best players. They won't win ligue 1 or get far in cl. Arsenal is a bigger club.
It was not about being a selling club but losing Coutinho. And why would he respond to that tweet while many others are just ignored? He could just ignore it also.
But if lemar also signs, I can't see Coutinho staying. They still need to improve defensively.