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Barcelona still hold special interest in Manchester United defender Daley Blind as they consider replacements for Javier Mascherano.

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.

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

Ernesto Valverde has admitted that Paco Alcacer's injury is a setback for the trip to Real Madrid after scans confirmed that the Barcelona striker will be out until January.

Florentino Perez is of the impression that bringing in new players is not the solution and it would be better if they can find positives from inside the current setup.

Mbappe has scored 10 times and registered seven assists in 21 appearances for PSG during the 2017-18 campaign.

Mateu Alemany has confirmed a decision whether Andreas Pereira will be allowed to continue at Valencia after January will be taken by the player and Manchester United United.

Marca claims that Real Madrid have been offered the chance to beat Barcelona to the signing of Gremio starlet Arthur Melo.

Antoine Griezmann is wanted by both Manchester United and Barcelona, with the Camp Nou outfit leading the chase for the France international's services.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has refused to be drawn on renewed reports linking Antoine Griezmann with a summer move to Barcelona.

Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha Alcantara trained with the rest of their Barcelona teammates ahead of the clash with Deportivo la Coruna.

Reports from Catalonia suggest that Javier Mascherano has received assurances from the Barcelona hierarchy that he will be allowed to seal a move to China next month.

Alfonso Pedraza has spent out on loan at CD Lugo, Leeds United and currently at Alaves. He has been used as a left-back and winger this season.

Andres Iniesta has provided a positive injury update 10 days before the first El Clasico in La Liga against Real Madrid on 23 December.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has encouraged his club to sign Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho and Palmeiras' Yerry Mina during the January transfer window.

Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko could leave Spain in January and reportedly favours a move to Napoli despite Liverpool's interest.

Mesut Ozil and Arthur are linked with a move to Barcelona. The World Cup winner with Germany and Gremio starlet are also reportedly wanted by Manchester United.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was coy when asked about recent reports claiming that Los Blancos are set to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona have been urged to make a swift decision on whether they want to sign Yerry Mina from Palmeiras during the coming January transfer window.

Antoine Griezmann was close to completing a switch to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. However, Atletico Madrid's transfer ban forced the player to continue in Spain.

Before his then-world record move from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016, Paul Pogba had the chance to join Real Madrid, but he chose to reject the La Liga giants.

Mesut Ozil has impressed for Arsenal in the last few weeks. The World Cup winner with Germany has scored once and registered three assists in the last four Premier League matches.

Real Madrid are ready to complete the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Club Bilbao once the transfer window reopens in January in a deal worth around £22m.

Sergio Busquets will miss El Clasico at Real Madrid on 23 December if the Barcelona star picks up a yellow card in the upcoming La Liga clash against Deportivo La Coruna.

Gareth Bale has made just 10 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid this season and has been linked with a return to England.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale will remain on the sidelines for the visit of Sevilla on Saturday but Jesus Vallejo is back after recovering from a muscle injury.

Barcelona captain Andrés Iniesta, Javier Mascherano, Ousmane Dembélé and Rafinha completed part of a training session ahead of the Sunday's clash with Villarreal.

Guilherme Arana has completed a move from Corinthians to Sevilla ahead of the January transfer window following recent reports linking him with Barcelona.