Barcelona are not concerned by Liverpool’s refusal to negotiate over winger Luis Díaz, with a report in Spain revealing they are prepared to wait until late in the transfer window to boost their chances of an agreement.

Liverpool has rejected an approach from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, a person with knowledge of the situation has told the Associated Press.

Barcelona have failed in a bid to sign Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, sources have told ESPN, with the player later saying he is open to a move away from Anfield this summer. Díaz, 28, has emerged as a leading target for the LaLiga champions, who are also considering a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.