PA:Press Association9The Sunderland striker has struck up a beautiful friendship with brave Black Ca. BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Ive never been a person who wants something on a plate, I always want to work hard for it. 1 target and the club are alleged to have held ‘positive talk with his agent. Sundays opportunist strike was his first for the Three Lions since he scored twice in an 8-0 victory in San Marino back in March 2013. ansfer blogIts said that Ramos wants to experience playing against the teen sensation in order to see if hed fit the bill at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was initially thought Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would swoop for Franck Kessie but they were put off by his price-tag. The Pole has spent two brilliant years in Serie A, becoming one of the best keepers in Italy, and is still only 26. However, the trio were unable to celebrate as all three went to England with the Spain U-19 squad for the 2017 European Championship Elite Round. And after an upturn in form over recent weeks, combined with interest from Serie A and the Saints, Liverpool believe they can still get a bumper fee for the defender.