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Ronald Koeman is not currently focused upon James McCarthy's future amid rumours over January exit.

The former Germany midfielder was banished to the reserves five months ago.

The Iceland international left White Hart Lane in 2014.

Towering striker has been restricted to just one Premier League appearance so far this season.

Spaniard spoke to IBTimes UK after returning to action in the EFL Cup defeat to Southampton.

Manager welcomes back Andres Iniesta but refuses to confirm his selection plans.

Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling are still not available for selection.

Los Blancos travel to Barcelona on top La Liga, six points ahead of their arch-enemies.

The Blues lead the Premier League table by a single point ahead of kick-off.

Iniesta is yet to play a game since the 3-2 victory over Valencia on 22 October.

Olivier Giroud and Mohamed Elneny doubtful for Premier League trip to West Ham.

Dan Crowley joined Oxford United on a season-long loan in July.

Barcelona hoping to close the gap on Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season at Camp Nou.

Injury-plagued striker ruled out of Bournemouth trip but Lallana, Firmino could return.

Harry Kane signed a new deal until 2022 on Thursday.

Mkhitaryan spent two seasons at Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp.

Spanish playmaker could miss three months after requiring surgery to fix achilles injury.

Germany international is yet to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Bob Bradley has an otherwise clean bill of health for trip to White Hart Lane.

Former forward said team paid him off to stop him from coming forward with allegations about coach Eddie Heath.

Yaya Sanogo has not been part of a competitive fixture since April.

West Ham are just a point above the relegation zone.

Welbeck suffered cartilage damage in his knee during a clash against Manchester City in May.

Arsenal crashed out of the EFL Cup against Southampton.

Lallana missed Liverpool's last three fixtures after picking up an injury while on international duty.

Everton, Stoke City, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven also monitoring the 21-year-old.

The Sweden international has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.

Both defenders suffered knocks during the weekend draw at Real Sociedad.

Mauricio Pochettino's side welcome Swansea to White Hart Lane on Saturday.