Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is focused on quitting Anfield and completing a move to Barcelona.

A source in Spain has reportedly told Sky Sports: "Philippe has never been more determined to leave Liverpool.

"To suggest Barca are thinking of backing out and calling it a day, is absolute nonsense.

"They're all in now; their cards are on the table and they'll never give up the fight."

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Schalke ace Benedikt Howedes.

The Reds have been heavily linked with Southampton star Virgil van Dijk for several months but a move for the Dutchman now looks unlikely.

Jurgen Klopp remains eager to bolster his defensive options before the transfer deadline and is looking at other targets following his failure to land Van Dijk.

And German outlet DW Sports claim Klopp is eyeing a move for Germany defender Howedes.

Liverpool are interested in Schalke ace Benedikt Howedes

Zinedine Zidane admits ‘anything can happen’ in the final days of the transfer window amid rumours Liverpool have struck a deal with Mateo Kovacic.

Spanish outlet Diario Gol claimed this week that the Reds have secured a verbal agreement to sign the Real Madrid star.

Real boss Zidane insists he's happy with his squad but has hinted that there could be some further movement at the Bernabeu.

Zidane said: "I’m pleased with the squad just how it is. I like the squad I've got and I hope that there are no changes to it, but up until 31 August anything can happen."