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Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has stepped up the recovery from a hamstring injury ahead of the La Liga trip to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau has confirmed that the La Liga giants have the money to sign Philippe Coutinho but the technical staff will have the final say over his January arrival.

Barca re-signed Deulofeu from Everton in the summer but the La Masia graduate has reportedly fallen out-of-favour under Ernesto Valverde.

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that right-back Sime Vrsaljko is suffering from muscle fatigue following Croatia's 2-0 win over Ukraine in Kiev.

Liverpool have promised Philippe Coutinho that they will negotiate his transfer to Barcelona during the upcoming January transfer window if the Catalans make a reasonable offer.

Marcus Rashford has scored five goals this season and Ferdinand believes that he has all that is needed to be a world class player.

Atletico Madrid duo Filipe Luis and Lucas Hernandez stepped up their respective injury recoveries ahead of the visit of Barcelona by returning to training on Tuesday 10 October.

Barcelona flop Thomas Vermalen could leave the Catalan side during the upcoming January transfer window after reports in Spain claimed that Anderlecht are keen on getting his services.

Barcelona duo Gerard Pique and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have returned to training as Ernesto Valverde's side continue the preparations for the trip to Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on the young Real Sociedad right-back, having initially viewed him as a potential replacement for Danilo.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez was in attendance during Portugal's 2-0 win at Andorra on Saturday to watch Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira in action.

Barcelona want to sell Arda Turan, Thomas Vermaelen and Paco Alcacer with the former one having been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days.

Uruguay manager says that Luis Suarez is fit to play in Tuesday night's final 2018 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in Montevideo.

Barcelona have earmarked the signing of Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann as the No1 target to bolster Ernesto Valverde's attack ahead of the summer transfer window.

The uncertainty over Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona will lead to Manchester City making a world record €400m move for the Argentina international.

Barcelona are said to be monitoring Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli ahead of making a future move to lure him to the Nou Camp.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Barcelona's out-of-favour defender Thomas Vermaelen has revealed that the La Liga giants blocked his departure during the summer transfer window.

Schalke 04 are reluctant to sell Barcelona and Bayern Munich target Leon Goretzka in January, even though they will lose him for free in the summer.

Fernandinho remains confident Manchester City have the financial muscle in signing both Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has confirmed his commitment to Spain following the controversy generated by his vocal support for the referendum on Catalan independence.

Barcelona are expected to step up the pursuit of Leon Goretzka in January with Schalke keen on selling in order to avoid losing him for nothing in the summer.

Barcelona have not given up on signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool with the Brazil international being still keen on a move to the Nou Camp.

Barcelona international adviser Ariedo Braida travelled to Germany to watch the Bundesliga encounter between Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night (29 September).

Gerard Pique is facing the prospect of retirement from international duty with Spain after making clear his feelings over Catalan independence.