Liverpool and Barcelona are reportedly set to hold transfer talks over Philippe Coutinho today.
Yahoo claims representatives from both clubs will meet in order to strike a deal for the Brazilian this month.
It’s said that a fee of around £133million could be acceptable to both parties.
However, Spanish newspaper Sport claims Barcelona are only willing to offer up to £115m.
And it’s added that Liverpool will accept no less than £142m.
Coutinho is believed to be keen on swapping Anfield for Barcelona, with compatriot Neymar encouraging the switch.
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And Liverpool chiefs, along with boss Jurgen Klopp, are open to the prospect of cashing in for a record sum in English football.
They have already spent a whopping £75m on Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.
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And the Mirror adds that Liverpool are now looking to move for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.
The France international is valued at £90m by his club and is reportedly keen on moving to Merseyside as Coutinho’s replacement.