Former Barcelona sports chief Txiki Begiristain has rejected a job offer at Liverpool.

The Sunday Mirror says to avoid overspending and to promote the 'Moneyball' ­philosophy that has worked successfully in baseball - and sparked a popular book and movie - FSG want ­transfers to be put to a committee for careful consideration.

The plan put former Barcelona sporting director Begiristain off the idea of joining the new ­Liverpool set-up, but new manager Brendan Rodgers is ready to embrace a strategic view towards buying players.