Liverpool's Milan Baros has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Barcelona - with the Euro 2004 star admitting that it would be a dream come true to play for the Catalan giants.

Baros was one of the stars of Czech Republic's run into the semi-finals of the European Championship, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with five goals.

The striker admits that he would have certainly departed from Anfield had Gerard Houllier remained in charge - after falling out of favour with the French tactician.

However the arrival of Rafa Benitez has delayed his decision, and it would take a club the size of Barca to lure Baros from Anfield.

"When I was a kid it was my dream to play for Barcelona," said Baros. "To move to them would be nice but, if not, then I will stay here.

"The manager just asked me about the future. He just asked me what would happen if Barcelona came in.

"I said to the manager if somebody else came in I wanted to stay. I always wanted to play in England. My first dream is done.

"I am happy I can play for Liverpool. It's a big club with great fans. But you can't be with Liverpool for 10 or 12 years. That doesn't happen in football.

"You change a club and you leave. Everyone changes a club in his career.

"I wanted to leave in the summer if the manager did not change. I wanted to leave but after Euro 2004 I came back and there's a new situation now.

"The 2-and-a-half years have been difficult for me, and especially last season when I was injured and didn't play."

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