Liverpool have no interest in either of the Barcelona midfielders being touted as potential makeweights in a deal for Philippe Coutinho.

Reports in Spain have claimed that Jurgen Klopp has his sights set on signing Rafinha, who is valued at around £36million.

However, the ECHO understands that Liverpool aren't interested in the Brazilian who has had injury problems and isn't viewed as being of sufficient quality to enhance Klopp's side.

It's the same situation with Portugal international Andre Gomes, who has also been linked with making the move from the Camp Nou to Anfield. Liverpool insist there will be no cash plus player transaction for Coutinho.

Senior Anfield officials are adamant that there simply isn't a deal to be done for Coutinho this summer.

A second bid for the 25-year-old has yet to be tabled – despite claims on Monday night that Barca had upped their offer to 100million Euros (£89million).

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Klopp reiterated ahead of Tuesday's Audi Cup clash with Bayern Munich that Coutinho isn't for sale and the owners have reassured him that stance won't change.

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Liverpool are in a strong position considering that Coutinho's contract runs until 2022 and he has no release clause.