Sport reports the Blaugrana will make a new €120 million (£106m) offer for the Brazilian, who is currently nursing a calf problem.

The report details how Barca are keen to acquire the 25-year-old in January, though the Reds' potential involvement in the Champions League knockout stages could complicate the matter.

Jurgen Klopp reportedly has a strained relationship with Coutinho and it remains unclear how the German will be affected should the Merseysiders reluctantly agree to sell their talisman.

Earlier on Wednesday, Luis Suarez said he thought Coutinho would make a big impact were he to sign for Barcelona and praised the playmaker's professionalism following his failed summer move to the Camp Nou.