Former England winger John Barnes believes Yves Bissouma should turn down Newcastle United and Aston Villa and wait for a move to Liverpool in the summer.
The Brighton & Hove Albion man has been linked with a switch to Tyneside in the January transfer window as Eddie Howe aims to strengthen his midfield ahead of the remainder of the season.
However, the Seagulls are determined to keep hold of the Mali international and fight off interest from Newcastle and Steven Gerrard's Villa, who also want to sign him.
