The Spanish football master is unyielding the La Liga mammoths need Coutinho and just Coutinho.
They are hoping to supplant Neymar who is ready to finish his £198m move to Paris St-Germain this week.
Seeker says Barcelona have made two offers for the Brazilian forward.
The first was justified regardless of a world-record £89m and the second is worth £100m.
Liverpool preparing photographs: Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
PHILIPPE COUTINHO and Adam Lallana came back to Liverpool preparing surprisingly since the mid year break.
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Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood GETTY
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's first day back at Melwood
"They urgently need Coutinho"
Graham Hunter
Liverpool need to keep Coutinho however Hunter supposes it will come down to how well they can oppose the cash.
He told 5Live: "They [Barcelona] urgently need Coutinho.
"What you've been perusing about - most importantly a €100m [£89m] offer and now £100m offer for Coutinho.