Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted that he is "not worried" about rumours linking Philippe Coutinho with a move to Barcelona.
Earlier this month, it was reported in the Spanish media that the Catalan giants are preparing a £65m swoop for the Brazilian playmaker next summer.
Coutinho, who joined the club from Inter Milan in 2013, has been in fine form this season, having scored six goals and produced five assists in all competitions so far.
Should Barcelona come calling, Liverpool are likely to be in a strong position at the negotiating table given that the 24-year-old reportedly does not have a buyout clause in his contract, which expires in 2020.
"It's about us, it's about the club," Klopp told reporters in Thursday's press conference. "The owners are not a problem so it's about creating the perspective that nobody wants to leave.
"If a club can pay double what we pay who am I to say to the player not to think of their kids or grandkids, but there are not a lot of clubs who can do this. I'm not worried about anything. The players like to be here. It's our job to keep it likes this."
"My opinion is that he feels very well here. We also hope and think his future is at Liverpool. He's still very young. You say now he's the player you've dreamed of. But he's now at an age where the skills and experience gives more consistently. With the teammates he's getting better. It's only just started, it's not finished."
Liverpool currently sit at the top of the Premier League table after winning eight of their 11 fixtures.
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