The price of the target between Liverpool and Man Utd dropped amid the transfer interests of Barcelona

Real Betis would have lowered the asking price for Junior Firpo after Barcelona's interests.

The 22-year-old has already been the subject of inquiries from Liverpool and Man Utd, but both have been put off by Betis's high valuation of the player.

Now, with the release of the Sports via Sports Mole report, Barca's interest has led Betis to reduce its claims to £ 23 million for all potential candidates.

Barca's boss, Ernesto Valverde, wants to take Firpo to Nou camp in order to compete with top left-back Jordi Alba.

The Catalans would have already submitted an offer that would correspond to Betis' evaluation, but this has not been confirmed by any of the clubs.

Liverpool also remains on the market for a left-back after unloading Alberto Moreno this summer, leaving Andy Robertson with insufficient coverage.

Firpo confessed to being flattered by Barcelona's interest, leaving them favorites to sign his signature.

"It is true that I heard about my move to Barcelona," said Firpo to Mundo Deportivo. "I am very proud of this and being linked to a club like FC Barcelona is a compliment.

"But for now, I'm focused on pre-season training with Betis, and I'm very grateful to the club because it gave me everything."

Barcelona has already occupied this niche transfer: he recruited Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, Ajax's Frenkie de Jong and Neto's goalkeeper from Valencia, at considerable expense.

Firpo played 29 games with his club last season and helped Spain to win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Liverpool could play a key role in Neymar's move to the Spanish giants.

The city is to hold a summit for members of the European Clubs Association on August 15, two weeks before the transfer deadlines in Spain and France.

Barca President Josep Maria Bartomeu is expected to attend the summit, as will PSG President Nbader Al-Khelaifi, offering them the perfect opportunity to negotiate an agreement with the Brazilian.