Liverpool and Chelsea lose out on Barcelona star

LIVERPOOL and Chelsea target Alexis Sanchez will not be sold this summer according to Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Sanchez will stay with the La Liga champions according to the club's vice-president
The 24-year-old, who joined the club from Udinese in 2011, scored eight times as he helped Barcelona capture the La Liga title last season.
The impressive performances of the Chilean international has attracted the interest of Premier League clubs Liverpool and Chelsea, but Bartomeu refuted claims that the forward would be sold this summer.
"Alexis is not for sale. We trust in his ability," he told El Mercurio.
Sanchez caught the attentions of some of Europe's top clubs this summerSanchez caught the attentions of some of Europe's top clubs this summer
The Chilean in action in last season's Champions LeagueThe Chilean in action in last season's Champions League
“We are pleased with his performances and we will not make him available in the transfer market”
Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
"It has long been speculated that he may leave, but not since he arrived at the club have we received a proposal.
"He will continue with us.
"We are pleased with his performances and we will not make him available in the transfer market."
Big spending French club Monaco also registered an interest in the player earlier in the summer before spending over £100m on James Rodriguez, Joao Moutinho and Radamel Falcao.
Rodgers is admirer of the forward but has not turned his attentions to Diego CostaRodgers is admirer of the forward but has not turned his attentions to Diego Costa
Mourinho was also interested in taking Sanchez to Stamford BridgeMourinho was also interested in taking Sanchez to Stamford Bridge
Liverpool have now also turned their attentions to Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa after submitting a £22m bid for the Brazilian international.
Manager Brendan Rodgers is still looking to add to his attacking options as uncertainty remains over the future of Luis Suarez.
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insisted yesterday the Uruguayan would not be sold this summer as they try to convince the striker to stay at Anfield.
Suarez was subject of a £40m plus £1 bid from Arsenal earlier this month which was rejected by the Reds.
Suarez is set to stay at the club according to managing director Ian AyreSuarez is set to stay at the club according to managing director Ian Ayre
Costa is the subject of a £22m bid from the Reds