Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says Barcelona will not end their interest in Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Barca chief Oscar Grau has confirmed they have room in their budget to bid again for Coutinho in January.

Balague stated on Sky Sports: "The interest of Barcelona for Coutinho will never leave.

"Oscar Grau said: 'If we want to sign Coutinho in January, we can'. Are they interested? Of course.

"Barcelona needs two types of players. A (Marco) Verratti and a Coutinho, but I do not think it will happen in January."