Sevilla are holding out for a more substantial bid from Liverpool for young midfielder Luis Alberto, the club’s sporting director has confirmed.
The 20-year-old, who impressed last season during his loan spell at Barcelona's B team, has been a long-term target for the Premier League side.
But the Rojiblancos' administrator Ramon Verdeji, otherwise known as 'Monchi', wants Brendan Rodgers' men to dig deeper to get the attacker.
“Luis Alberto is Sevilla's because Barcelona have not exercised their option to purchase," he told the Spanish club's television channel.
“Interest from Liverpool is real but nothing is signed. The player has received an important offer, but at the moment he is a Sevilla player.
“The first offer the club has is very good, but we are not satisfied yet.
“I recall that a fuss was made when we loaned him out. As it stands, we all agree that he now has a better value in the market and has grown as a footballer.
“Is it a good deal to sell him for the figures they speak of? The offer we have on the table is a very good one with respect to where Luis is currently.
“We don't know what will happen in the future. To date, we haven't accepted the offer.”