Barcelona will make a renewed effort to sign Philippe Coutinho during the January transfer window, according to a report in Spain.
Mundo Deportivo claim that the La Liga leaders are 'determined' to land Liverpool's Brazilian playmaker after failing to agree a deal last summer.
However, the Merseyside club are now said to value Coutinho at a whopping £134million after turning down a final bid worth £114m in August.
Barca had hoped their final offer would be enough to convince Liverpool to sell, but Jurgen Klopp and the Reds hierarchy refused to cash-in on the 25-year-old.
The Spanish giants believe Liverpool's current valuation is unrealistic and they are expected to use the fact Coutinho is cup-tied in the Champions League as a tactic in their negotiations.
Mundo Deportivo also claim that PSG are keeping an eye on Coutinho's situation, although a move to the Nou Camp remains the player's preferred option.
Liverpool demanded £185m for the former Inter Milan midfielder on transfer deadline day last summer and are said to be open to selling when the window reopens.
Coutinho has been in good form since returning to the first-team after injury towards the end of September, scoring four goals in nine appearances.
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