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Current manager Mauricio Pochettino is being linked with a move to Manchester United next season

Pedri has been ruled out for the rest of 2021 due to a thigh injury

The guilty verdict is not expected to affect his career in a significant manner

Barcelona are keen to sign an attacking player when the January transfer window opens and have identified FC Basel's Arthur Cabral as their number one target.

Erling Haaland is almost certain to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer with his next destination expected to be the Premier League. Rio Ferdinand feels the Norwegian forward will join Manchester City over other interested clubs.

Los Blancos have booked a spot in the Last 16

The damage will be even more devastating if they fail to make it out of the Group Stage

Thiago Alcantara has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a return to Barcelona. The reds midfielder wants to make a success of his move to England before considering any future moves.

Barcelona have made enquiries over the availability of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner as alternatives for primary target Raheem Sterling. Xavi is keen to bring in an attacking player in January.

The German giants are reportedly ready to break the bank for Pedri

Barcelona director of football Matheu Alemany is optimistic that the club can agree a new deal with Ousmane Dembele despite the winger failing to respond to their offer.

The Frenchman is being targeted as a replacement if Mauricio Pochettino decides to leave.

Mauricio Pochettino looks increasingly likely to become the next Manchester United boss with the Argentine ready to leave PSG and join the Red Devils with immediate effect.

The club wants to avoid losing the Frenchman on a free transfer next summer

Messi signed a two-year deal with PSG this summer

Michael Carrick will take charge for the upcoming games as Manchester United look for an interim manager to replace the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Mauricio Pochettino remains the Red Devils' top choice alongside Brendan Rodgers and Erik ten Hag.

Gareth Bale returned to Madrid from international duty injured again, to the annoyance of the club's supporters.

News broke on Saturday stating that Aguero has been forced to retire due to his heart issue

This will be Xavi's first match in charge since returning to Barcelona as manager

Various publications have mistakenly been interchanging photos of the three players.

Pedri has had a relapse of a previous injury and won't be available to face Espanyol

Barcelona's latest recruit Dani Alves, who returned to the club earlier this week, is also trying his hand at convincing Ousmane Dembele that his long-term future lies with the Catalan giants.

The Brazilian formerly hit back at critics for focusing on his activities away from the pitch

FC Barcelona's resources have been stretched to the absolute limit

Sadio Mane, Andy Robertson and Jordan Henderson were all doubts for Liverpool's clash against Arsenal, but Klopp has confirmed that all three players could be available for the game at Anfield on Saturday.

The president spoke at the presentation of returning veteran, Dani Alves

Paul Pogba could either leave Manchester United in January or sign a pre-contract with one of the European giants outside England and leave on a free transfer in June 2022.

Barcelona are ready to ease their financial troubles by sanctioning a £75 million deal for Frenkie de Jong with Manchester City being touted as his potential destination.

Philippe Coutinho has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January despite a lucrative offer being readied by Newcastle United.