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Former Liverpool star Javier Mascherano has admitted that he could leave Barcelona in the summer after having started only five games during the opening part of the season.

Barcelona plan a busy January transfer window amid potential moves for Yerry Mina, a creative midfielder and a world class star like Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.

Lyon striker Mariano Diaz is unaware of any option Real Madrid have to buy him back after leaving the Spanish capital in the summer.

Mauricio Pochettino's men thought they were close to signing the Portuguese in the summer but Barca decided against sanctioning the move.

Andres Iniesta is "optimistic" he will be ready to return to action ahead of the Barcelona trip to Atletico Madrid on Saturday 14 October.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has emerged as Real Madrid's new priority target to bolster the goalkeeper role ahead of Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois and Manchester United's David De Gea.

Barcelona starlet Abel Ruiz is said to be determined to continue at the Nou Camp despite having attracted the attention of all Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus.

Real Madrid say first-choice goalkeeper has been diagnosed with a swollen adductor muscle in his right groin after withdrawing from Costa Rica squad.

Ousmane Dembele is progressing well from his muscle injury, but surgeon who operated on the Barcelona man last month doesn't expect French starlet to return to action anytime soon.

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

Former Spurs stalwart Darren Anderton believes Harry Kane would find it "very difficult" to reject Real Madrid, should an offer be accepted.

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.

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.

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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 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.

Neymar's representatives have written to Uefa urging the governing body to expel the Catalan giants out of Europe's premier club competition.

Barcelona are now carefully monitoring Anthony Martial's situation at Manchester United and may consider a move later down the line, reports in Spain claim.

Toni Kroos insists he has not picked up a fresh injury after the Real Madrid midfielder was forced to withdraw from the Germany squad.

Juventus claim Paulo Dybala is ready to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.

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.

Thibaut Cortous doesn't plan to sign a new deal at Chelsea at this time as as he awaits a potential call from Real Madrid.

Coleman adamant Bale did not take part in any training sessions with the national team and was immediately sent for a scan on calf problem.

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverder will have the final say on whether the club should sign Yerry Mina in January or wait until the summer.

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

Former Spurs boss does not believe prolific striker will want to leave north London in a hurry, provided his contract reflects his growing stature.

Real Madrid defender Nacho has revealed that he is close" to signing a new deal at Real Madrid and wants to end his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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