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Andreas Pereira joined Valencia on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United on the deadline day of the summer transfer window.

Guedes has shined since joining Valencia on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and is taking Real and Atleti's interest as a "compliment".

Sergi Roberto, Andre Gomes, Arda Turan, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha also remain on the sidelines.

Barcelona have identified Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet as the new priority to bolster Ernesto Valverde's back-line ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.

Alcacer, 24, scored twice to give Barca all three points against Sevilla on Saturday (4 November) and has made it clear he wishes to remain in Catalonia.

Roma sporting director Monchi says Leicester City repeatedly turned down their efforts to sign Riyad Mahrez, with the Foxes also rejecting Barcelona's advances.

Barcelona target Yerry Mina returned from injury during Palmeiras' 3-2 defeat to Corinthians on Sunday.

Serge Aurier says he was in advanced talks to sign for Barcelona before completing his move to Tottenham during the summer.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is expected to be ready to return to action when Los Blancos visit Atletico Madrid on 18 November.

Las Palmas clash to come too soon for Gareth Bale, who will not play for Wales over the international break after returning to Real Madrid training.

Barcelona will be boosted by the return of Andres Iniesta for Saturday's visit of Sevilla to the Nou Camp, although six players remain sidelined.

Ernesto Valverde is "optimistic" Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will be back to face Sevilla on Saturday 4 November.

Wales boss Chris Coleman has claimed Bale will only feature in the coming friendlies against France and Panama if Real Madrid give him their blessing.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has returned to training ahead of the visit of Sevilla.

Gabriel Jesus was wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Manchester City's neighbours Manchester United were also in for the striker before he decided to move to the Etihad.

Rafinha has not played for Barcelona since April due to a knee injury which has unfortunately required two operations.

Sergio Roberto and Andres Gomes have been ruled out for around five and four weeks respectively after suffering different muscle injuries against Olympiacos.

Oscar Arias hasn't ruled out a making move to sign Aleix Vidal back from Barcelona during upcoming January transfer window.

Ernesto Valverde has suggested that Barcelona will not sign any centre-backs during the upcoming January transfer window despite the recurring links to Yerry Mina.

Athletic Club Bilbao starlet Unai Nuñez has signed a new deal at San Mames until 2023 following recent reports linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Brandt, 21, has courted interest from Liverpool in the past but will not let speculation over his future disrupt his performances.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has admitted he made a mistake by leaving Juventus to rejoin Real Madrid in the summer of 2016.

Adnan Januzaj is finally showing signs of fulfilling his potential at Real Sociedad to raise the prospect of him one day returning to Manchester United.

Thomas Vermaelen, Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal, Rafinha and Ousmane Dembélé are also out, while Javier Mascherano is included despite suffering from illness.

Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is expected to return to action for the Catalans's visit to Athletic Club Bilbao after having recovered from a thigh injury.

Barcelona have told Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal and Thomas Vermaelen that they can leave the club during the January transfer window.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have approached Jose Arnaiz's agent to sound out his contract situation at Barcelona.

Dani Parejo has denied he changed his agent during the last summer transfer window in a bid to force a move from Valencia to Barcelona.

Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo says he believes he will one day end up back at boyhood club Benfica later in his career.

Spanish international Jordi Alba has returned to the Barcelona training sessions ahead of the upcoming trip to Athletic Club Bilbao.