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Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has issued an apology to Gremio after a photograph of Arthur Melo wearing the Catalan shirt was leaked.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi's older brother was arrested after police recovered a gun in a blood-covered boat he claimed to have abandoned following an accident.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez recently met Arthur's agent to discuss the Gremio midfielder potential move to the Nou Camp.

Liverpool have been adamant in their decision to keep the midfielder, rejecting three bids for the Brazil international last summer.

Ernesto Valverde admits that Philippe Coutinho is a great player but the Barcelona boss remains coy about the Catalans possibility to sign the Liverpool ace in January.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hopes Gareth Bale could be back in contention next week after the Welshman suffered a new blow during Copa del Rey draw with Fuenlabrada.

Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has returned to Ernesto Valverde's 18-man squad to face Celta Vigo after having missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona are said to be ready to launch a first offer worth £114.7m to try to secure the services of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January.

Mesut Ozil is in the final seven months of his contract with Arsenal and has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Barcelona.

Arda Turan returned to Barcelona training on Thursday as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the clash with Celta Vigo.

Barcelona star Javier Mascherano wants to end his career at the Nou Camp on good terms after admitting his regret over how he left Liverpool to sign for La Liga giants in 2010.

Willian has made only seven starts in the Premier League under Antonio Conte this season. Manchester United and Barcelona are looking at the option of signing him in January.

Barcelona have offered Sergi Roberto a new deal until 2022 with a €400m buyout clause but talks over a wage increase continue.

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez returned to training on Wednesday morning after missing the Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Fuenlabrada due to a muscle injury.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he is not sure if one day he will be able wear Manchester United jersey.

Philippe Coutinho's agents have convinced Liverpool to cash in on the Brazil international in January transfer window if Barcelona come calling with an offer worth £132.5m.

Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona are open to the possibility of signing a new defender in January despite being impressed with Thomas Vermaelen.

Sergi Roberto is back in Barcelona's squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 32 clash against Murcia having missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury.

Arsenal have made major backroom appointments following the arrivals of Borussia Dortmund chief scout Sven Mislintat and Barcelona's director of football Raul Sanllehi.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he rejected Arsenal when the Gunners made another approach for his services after handing him a "blow" in 2013.

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara could be ready to help his side in the second part of the season having started a new "stage" of the recovery from his nightmare knee injury.

Ernesto Valverde has claimed that he won't "risk" Ousmane Dembele when Barcelona visit Real Madrid on 23 December unless the Frenchman is fully fit.

Reports suggest that Barcelona are stepping up their chase for Gremio starlet Arthur, who is also being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City are considering meeting his Iñigo Martínez's £26.8m release clause to lure the Spaniard to the Etihad Stadium ahead of the 2018-2019 campaign.

Schalke appear to have made one final lucrative play to keep highly sought-after midfielder Leon Goretzka in Gelsenkirchen.

Mesut Ozil is wanted by Manchester United Barcelona. The La Liga leaders are reportedly willing to pay him £350,000-a-week to join them on a free transfer next summer.

Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho have all been linked with a move to Barcelona in the last few months. The Brazilian has been a target for Ernesto Valverde's side since the summer.

Real Madrid boss Zidane insist that the La Liga holders are open to signing new players during the upcoming January transfer window.

Benfica are considering sending Douglas back to Barcelona during the January transfer window.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Samuel Umtiti will be rested when Barcelona host Murcia in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-32.