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Ernesto Valverde has been coy about Barcelona's plans plans to replace Javier Mascherano after refusing to confirm that the Argentina international is set to leave the Nou Camp.

Former Barcelona star Edmilson has backed Yerry Mina to be a success at the Nou Camp after likening the defender with Brazil great Lucio.

Valencia manager Marcelino Garcia Toral is coy about the possibility of signing Francis Coquelin from Arsenal during the current January transfer window.

Andreas Pereira has reiterated that he wants to "stay" at Valencia for the remaining of the campaign rather than returning to Manchester United.

Steve Nicol does not expect to see Gareth Bale leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, especially under Jose Mourinho.

Samuel Umtiti has taken a significant step in his recovery by completing part of the Barcelona training session with the rest of his teammates.

Zinedine Zidane has ruled out to the possibility of bolstering the Real Madrid squad this month despite recurrent links with Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Barcelona are set to offer Griezmann a staggering five-year deal which will see the Frenchman earning as much as Luis Suarez and only less than Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp.

Basaksehir chairman has confirmed that the Turkish outfit are trying to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona ahead of the second half of the season.

Philippe Coutinho became Barcelona's club-record signing for £142m after he arrived at Camp Nou.

Yerry Mina is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Tuesday, 9 January, and could be unveiled to the fans a day later if they are able to complete the paperwork.

Rafa Mir, who previously bagged 15 goals in 19 games for Valencia B this season, was heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu with just six months left on his contract.

Chelsea centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, while reports suggest that Sevilla want Michy Batshuayi on a six-month deal.

A thigh issue looks set to delay Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona debut by three weeks, while vice-president Jordi Mestre says Liverpool considerably dropped their financial demands.

Real Madrid are not willing to increase Cristiano Ronaldo's salary and should consider cashing in if Paris Saint-Germain come in with a bid.

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho still remains a priority target for Spanish giants Barcelona. Ian Rush has warned that letting him leave could cost them a place in top four.

Colombia international Yerry Mina has agreed a deal worth €18.5m over five years ahead of completing his proposed transfer to Barcelona.

Sergio Ramos is set to miss Real Madrid's upcoming trip to Celta Vigo after suffering a soleus injury during a training session.

Zidane has refused to confirm or deny reports claiming that Athletic Club Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa has already undergone a medical ahead of completing his move to Real Madrid.

Yerry Mina will be allowed to make a switch to Barcelona, where he will take the place of Javier Mascherano in Ernesto Valverde's squad at Camp Nou.

Philippe Coutinho and Barcelona are keen to complete the transfer in January, but Liverpool are yet to give their approval.

Jose Arnaiz has impressed after joining Barcelona this summer and interested clubs can sign him by activating €20m release clause.

Palmeiras have confirmed that Barcelona have made an offer to sign Yerry Mina in January but they would rather keep the Colombia international until the summer.

Gareth Bale leads Real Madrid's 19 squad to face Numancia in first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 with the France boss having rested Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return to action in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 against Celta Vigo on Thursday night but Lionel Messi will miss the game.

Real Madrid are keen to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham and are willing to offer Gareth Bale as part of a player-plus-cash deal.

Philippe Coutinho still remains a priority target for Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde in the January transfer window.

Turan has not seen one minute of action in Catalonia this season and is searching for a route away from the Spanish league leaders.

Zinedine Zidane has given his blessing for Real Madrid to complete the signing of Kepa from Athletic Club Bilbao but Los Blancos won't sign a striker in January.

Ousmane Dembele is in line to return to action when Barcelona visit Celta Vigo on Thursday after being given the green light by club doctors.