Liverpool have made it clear to Barcelona their star player Philippe Coutinho is not for sale at any price after the Spanish giants made their much-anticipated first move for the Brazilian.

Barca have indicated they will pay £72 million for Coutinho in an effort to lure him to the Nou Camp this summer, but all bids will be rejected by the Merseyside club.

Liverpool will hold firm in their resolve to retain the 25 year-old who is fundamental to Jurgen Klopp's ambitions this season, particularly as Liverpool seek to confirm a return to the Champions League. The club’s position is there are no circumstances that will force them to part company with Coutinho this summer.

"I'm not surprised but it's not a compliment," Klopp said of interest in one of his key players. "It's not that I need it but a few people obviously see that Liverpool have a few good players. So, that's how it is. But, a very important message - maybe we're not a selling club. That's how it is.