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Virgil van Dijk, 26, was left out of the Saints squad by manager Mauricio Pellegrino for the 5-2 defeat against Tottenham on Boxing Day.

City are in advanced talks with the Saints over a transfer, with the South Coast club now prepared to cash in on the 26-year-old, who is contracted at St Mary's until June 2022.

Virgil van Dijk could complete his wish of making a switch to Anfield if Manchester City and Chelsea fail to meet Liverpool's structure deal to pay £70m for Southampton.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has credited manager Ernesto Valverde behind the club and Lionel Messi's scintillating form in the 2017/18 season so far.

Virgil van Dijk signed a 6-year deal in May 2016. Any approach from Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester City will see them spend big in signing the Southampton defender.

Daley Blind can operate as a defensive midfielder, central defender and a left full-back. Louis van Gaal believes he can fit in well at Barcelona.

Tottenham star Dele Alli has been told not to ignore interest from the likes of Barcelona or Real Madrid, otherwise he "will regret it for life".

Ernesto Valverde's side strengthen their grip on the title with 3-0 win at the Bernabeu against 10-man Real.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is attracting interest from host of European clubs like PSG, Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to accept that his side are the favourites to win the first El Clasico of La Liga against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo will be "100%" fit to face Barcelona in the the first El Clasico of La Liga.

Neymar has warned Real Madrid that PSG are capable of beating them as they intend on making history by winning the Champions League for the first time.

Ernesto Valverde is expected to deploy a strong eleven when Barcelona visit Real Madrid for the first El Clasico of La Liga.

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed training for the third day in a row as Los Blancos continue their preparations for the visit of Barcelona

Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba and Gerard Deulofeu returned to training two days before the first El Clasico in La Liga at Real Madrid on Saturday [23 December].

Thomas Lemar is a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window regardless of whether Philippe Coutinho moves to Barcelona or not.

Many expect the Blaugrana to push through a deal for Coutinho in the coming months, and Paulinho is eager to see his compatriot rock up at the Camp Nou.

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed training for the second day in a row as Los Blancos continue their preparations for the visit of Barcelona.

Jordi Alba was unable to train with the rest of his Barcelona teammates on Wednesday as the La Liga leaders continue their preparations for El Clasico.

Barcelona are ready to step up their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho after club officials held a productive meeting with the agents of the Liverpool star earlier this week.

Antoine Griezmann has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a while now. Atletico Madrid's league rivals Barcelona have also joined the race for his signature.

Atletico Madrid are said to be ready to report Barcelona to Fifa for their overtures towards Antoine Griezmann.

Philippe Coutinho looks back to his best after making a sluggish start to the campaign owing to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Pozo was at Real Madrid and Manchester City's academy, before joining Almeria in 2015. His form for the second division Spanish club has attracted interest from Barcelona.

Chelsea star David Luiz has "offered his services" to Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window.

Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann are high on Barcelona's list of priority signings ahead of the January transfer window.

Luis Suarez has scored nine goals in the La Liga and is yet to open his scoring in the Champions League this season.

Atletico Madrid have beaten Barcelona to the signing of Villarreal sensation Rodri Hernandez in a deal worth €20m plus €5m in add-ons.

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara has received the medical clearance to return to action only days before El Clasico at Real Madrid.

Jordi Alba has encouraged Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.