Liverpool have been angered once again by Barcelona after the Spanish club publicly declared their interest in Philippe Coutinho.
However, Barca are not confident the Reds will do business in January for the Brazil international after extensive talks last summer.
Spanish newspaper Marca (h/t Joe Rimmer of the Liverpool Echo) reported the Blaugrana refuse to "go to war" with Liverpool for Coutinho's services, despite going public they are ready to tempt the player to the Camp Nou.
Per Albert Gracia of Sport, Barca CEO Oscar Grau explained his team are targeting the mercurial talent.