Liverpool are reportedly keen to sign Barcelona's Rafinha as the Catalans chase Philippe Coutinho, but Spurs and Arsenal also want him.

Mundo Deportivo claim the Premier League trio are interested in the 24-year-old Brazilian, the younger brother of ex-Barca star Thiago Alcantara.

Rafinha could be growing frustrated by his lack of first-team opportunities at the Nou Camp - he appeared 17 times in La Liga last term and scored six goals.

Liverpool might have en edge if Barcelona try to lure Coutinho to Catalonia this summer as Rafinha would appear to be a ready-made replacement.

Mundo Deportivo claims that Jurgen Klopp is aware that he will struggle to keep the Brazil international at Anfield, and the attacking midfielder has already told the Liverpool manager that he wants a move to Camp Nou this summer.

The report also claims Liverpool are willing to pay between 30-40m for Rafinha, although how they know this is open to question.

It states Klopp is keen on a deal for Rafinha and has asked Liverpool’s sporting director Michael Edwards to ensure that the club stays ahead of their rivals in the race for the midfielder.