Barcelona are waiting for an answer that may never arrive. Liverpool understandably want to retain their star Philippe Coutinho and they refuse to name a price the Catalans can match, as revealed by Spanish publication 'Marca'.
Liverpool are counting on Coutinho as they build their Champions League knockout campaign around the Brazilian, but their flat-out refusal to discuss terms has not ended Barcelona's hopes just yet.
There is, however, an increasing feeling of doubt at the Camp Nou over the entire operation due to the Reds' stubborn attitude. Even is the transfer finally does follow through, the playmaker would not be available for Valverde in European competition after having featured for the Premier League outfit.
In need of some more quality with their sights set on the crucial second half of the season, irrespective of their current La Liga successes, Barcelona have prepared a bid worth €120 million plus additional bonus payments.
With Liverpool offering no indication of yielding and little willingness to negotiate, the Catalans are readying themselves for their initial bid to be rebuffed. For now, it seems unlikely Coutinho will leave Anfield.