Barcelona news: Ernesto Valverde launches transfer plan to please Lionel Messi
It is no secret that Barcelona are desperate to bring Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp as soon as possible.
But Liverpool have not altered their stance that the player is not for sale after knocking back three bids in the summer.
And, even if Barcelona were able to prise Coutinho away from Anfield, he would be unavailable to play in Champions League matches for the La Liga giants.
So Valverde has hatched a plan B in order to bring in some extra quality to ensure they can maintain their dominance in the league while also making an assault on the European stage.