Barcelona transfer news

Captain hasn't played since 14 August due to a knee injury.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic are also expected to sign new contracts.

Frenchman was linked with a move to Liverpool to replace Alberto Moreno.

Frenchman says the Real Madrid galacticos were among his childhood idols.

Veteran right-back could still join for free should he rescind his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Catalans have spent €122.75m plus add-ons on Alcacer, Andre Gomes, Umtiti, Digne, Denis Suarez and Cillessen.

Brazilian already spent the 2013-2014 season on loan at Celta.

Spain international becomes Catalans' sixth signing of the summer.

Luis Enrique continues clear-out with the 11th and 12th exits of the summer.

Catalans are expected to pay £25.6m plus add-ons to Valencia for his services.

Catalans pay €13m plus a further €2m in add-ons.

Valencia manager Paco Ayestaran has insisted that the striker is going nowhere.

Catalans ready to make a final attempt to convince Valencia in the coming days.

25-year-old was not in Luis Enrique's plans for the new season.

The Catalans are ready to pay between €25 and €30m for the 22-year-old striker.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have been linked with defender this summer.

Gunners may miss out on add-ons from their sale of the defender to La Liga giants.

Catalan chief also discussed replacements in defensive roles and possible loan moves out.

Liverpool and Leicester City have also been linked with the Brazilian striker this summer.

Arsenal, West Ham and Liverpool had been linked with the Belgium international recently.

La Liga giants suffered a 4-0 defeat in their third game of the pre-season at Wembley.

Frenchman did not want to be the understudy to Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Barcelona said to have held negotiations after the player confirmed he would not return to Besiktas.

Reports in Spain claim that Germany international has a big-money offer to join Manchester City.

The 19-year-old sensation has been tipped to move with Pep Guardiola in a €32m deal.

Former Arsenal midfielder spent the last two seasons on loan at West Ham.

25-year-old right-back spent last season on loan at Inter Milan and Real Betis.

The 23-year-old striker is reportedly the chosen one by the Catalans following Gabriel Jesus snub

Gabriel Jesus, Luan and West Ham target Jonathan Calleri are reportedly among the candidates.

The 22-year-old forward was said to be Barcelona's top priority to bolster the attack.