Liverpool were heavily linked with a move to Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic in the recent weeks as the Reds are keen to sign a world-class midfielder for next season.

The potential signing of Rakitic was given more air when Liverpool owner John W Henry was seen at Camp Nou. Reports suggested that the investor was present in Barcelona’s 2-1 win this weekend to watch over the Croatian midfielder.

But La Liga insider Guillem Balague has rubbished all the rumours about the potential move to Liverpool for the 28-year old.

“Do you really believe that the owner of Liverpool, especially given the way they are structured, is going to go to the Camp Nou just to spy or scout on a player?,” Balague told Sky Sports.

“I think it is important to know how clubs work and that is definitely not the way that Liverpool work.”

Premier League clubs Manchester United and Manchester City were also linked with a move for the Croatian international as he has fallen down the pecking order under Luis Enrique this season and has played a lesser role so far this season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are trying to put their season back on track after their dramatic January collapse which saw the Reds getting knocked out from both EFL cup and FA cup. They have also lost their hope in the title race as they way adrift off league leaders Chelsea.

The Jurgen Klopp led men are currently off to a mid-season break as they got a much needed two-week break before they head back to play in Premier League. The players are training in La Manga training camp and will have some quality time off to turn the tables around in the final stages of the season.

Liverpool will now aim for a top four finish which will help them back to Champions League when they face Leicester City on Monday.