Bayern Munich will extend Philippe Coutinho’s loan deal until the end of the current league season.

Sky Germany confirmed on Thursday, June 18, 2020, that the former Liverpool player will finish the season and partake in Bayern’s European campaign.

The deal to extend the loan beyond June 30 was agreed after talks on Wednesday between Barca and the German Champions, but Bayern have not taken up their option to make his loan permanent.

Coutinho, whom according to his agent, Kia Joorabchian has a desire to return to the Premier League has his season complicated by injuries.

He is back in full training after minor ankle surgery.

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"He has a desire to return to the Premier League at some point," Joorabchian told Sky Sports.

"It may not happen this year, we don't know.

We have not really discussed anything for now.

"It is up to Bayern Munich whether or not they want to extend the loan.

"It is their decision alone. We are willing to stay and we will see [what happens] next season when we return to this 'new normal'.

The 27-year old has been linked to a host of Premier League clubs including his former side, Liverpool.