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Francis Coquelin has already returned to first-team training, while reports suggest that Mesut Ozil and Danny Welbeck will do likewise next week.

Iniesta signed a lifetime contract at the Nou Camp on Friday and also wants to see Messi's Barcelona story continue for many years to come.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has pulled out from the Germany squad due to a rib injury and will miss Sunday's World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez could require a knee surgery that would keep him sidelined for between two and three weeks.

King ruled out of Norway's final 2018 World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland after tweaking his hamstring during an 8-0 thumping of minnows San Marino.

Both players are expected to be fit to face Southampton in the Premier League next weekend despite withdrawing from international duty.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to Manchester United's Carrington training base by the end of the month as he steps up his recovery from injury.

Thibaut Cortous doesn't plan to sign a new deal at Chelsea at this time as as he awaits a potential call from Real Madrid.

Eric Bailly has been partnering Phil Jones in the heart of Manchester United's defence in the Premier League.

Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke are among those Nigeria are hopeful of convincing to play for them - possibly at next summer's World Cup.

Coleman adamant Bale did not take part in any training sessions with the national team and was immediately sent for a scan on calf problem.

Chilean will be allowed to leave the Emirates for free at the end of the season, with PSG and Manchester City vying for his signature.

Coutinho and Firmino will be making a 6,000-mile trip from Brazil to reach 48 hours prior to Liverpool's clash against Manchester United.

Ramos and Pique are reported to have been at loggerheads over the latter's public support for the Catalan referendum.

Andres Iniesta has signed a new lifetime contract at Barcelona which will keep him at the Nou Camp for the rest of his career.

Manchester United are closely following Napoli star Dries Mertens who Antonio Conte was keen to sign for Chelsea during the summer.

Aaron Ramsey praised Alexandre Lacazette's all-round qualities as a striker following the Frenchman's strong start to his Arsenal career.

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverder will have the final say on whether the club should sign Yerry Mina in January or wait until the summer.

Klopp has come under pressure at Anfield after a poor run of form that has included just one win in the last seven matches.

Thomas Meunier claims Chelsea star Eden Hazard can play for Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona after suggesting he is of the same level as PSG teammate Neymar.

Alderweireld, 28, says he is only focused on his football ahead of Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

After England sealed qualification for the 2018 World Cup on Thursday, Gareth Southgate has some crucial decisions to make over who makes his squad for next summer.

Southgate eager to keep his squad fully intact, despite the fact that the Three Lions have already sealed their World Cup place with a game to spare.

Phil Jones was withdrawn from England squad for the Three Lions World Cup qualifiers. He is likely to partner Eric Bailly in the heart of the back four against Liverpool.

Romelu Lukaku has been training away from the rest of the Belgium squad owing to his struggles with an ankle injury.

Tottenham striker enhances his chances of being handed the captaincy on a full-time basis, but stoppage-time winner does little to mask a lack of progress.

Former Chelsea defender Alex says his old teammate should consider leaving PSG in January - and sees Arsenal as his ideal next destination.

Valencia have activated an option in Ferran Torres' contract increasing his release clause to €25m following speculation linking him with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho have a wild history from their days together at Real Madrid but the manager is reportedly keen to bring the playmaker to Manchester United.