Philippe Coutinho has submitted a transfer request to Liverpool in hopes of joining Barcelona.

Jurgen Klopp and club officials are upset with Coutinho's efforts to leave Liverpool as their season begins.

Liverpool’s owner went public with that resolve on Friday when it issued a statement that reflected what Klopp has said repeatedly about Coutinho’s future. “We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho,” it said. “The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and that he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes.”

Barcelona have had two bids of £72 million and £90 million rejected