Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has admitted he cannot influence Philippe Coutinho’s decision over his future at Anfield.
The Brazil international is wanted by Barcelona and he submitted a transfer request on Friday just a couple of hours after club owners Fenway Sports Group issued a statement insisting he would not be sold.
The Catalan club have already seen two bids turned down by the Reds, and reports claim they are readying a third offer.
Coutinho is currently sidelined with a back injury which has delayed his start to the new season, and he did not travel with the squad to Germany for Tuesday’s all-important Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim.