BARCELONA are ready to use Ivan Rakitic as bait for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Getty Images3Ivan Rakitic could be used as part of the deal for Barcelona to secure Liverpool's. The Blues have reportedly agreed a £35million deal with Monaco for the defensive midfielder. res, results and live match commentaryBarca know the Reds will be desperate to keep Coutinho, 24,?but hope Rakitic will help force their hand. Neymar is happy at the Nou Camp, but knows he could get even more recognition for his performances by moving to Manchester. Coutinho has established himself as one of the Reds key men since moving from Inter Milan in 2013. Coutinho was unbelievable for Liverpool in win against HullDominic Solanke – Chelsea to RB Leipzig – 3. rticipation in the Continents premier club competition next season by triumphing in the Europa League. worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Rex Features3Chelsea remain excited at the partnership the Monaco midfielder could forge with N’Golo KanteBakayoko played a crucial part in knocking City out of the Champions League by scoring in their 3-1 second-leg win. POLICE are investigating Manchester United fans for alleged homophobic chanting.