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.
Paco Alcácer and Andre Gomes were destined to leave Barcelona, but their new roles under Ernesto Valverde have given them a renewed lease of life at the Nou Camp.
Leicester beat Everton 2-0 and move four points clear of the relegation zone, while Brighton and Southampton draw 1-1.
Barcelona are expected to make a fresh approach for Coutinho in the January transfer window after failing to sign him in the summer.
Shaw has played just 48 minutes of first-team football for Manchester United this season despite returning to full fitness in September.
Claude Puel has agreed a three-year deal to become Leicester's new manager and will take charge of the Foxes against Everton on Sunday.
Newcastle United and Southampton are tracking former Leeds United loanee Alfonso Pedraza ahead of making a future move to secure his services.
Leicester sacked Craig Shakespeare last week just four months after giving him in the job and are one point above the relegation zone.
Alcacer is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou and has not made an appearance for Barca since August.
Southampton earn first point at home since August, while Everton need a last minute penalty to salvage a point at Brighton.
Van Dijk handed in a transfer request in the summer to force a move to Anfield but was forced to remain at Southampton.
Virgil van Dijk wanted to join Liverpool, before Southampton reported the Reds. The Dutch defender handed in a transfer request, but the Saints did not sanction his sale.
Reds legend Phil Thompson says Jurgen Klopp must strengthen his defence and bring in a top quality striker.
Both players are expected to be fit to face Southampton in the Premier League next weekend despite withdrawing from international duty.
Stuart Pearce claims Liverpool will sign Virgil van Dijk in January or next summer. The Southampton defender was heavily linked with Jurgen Klopp's side in the last transfer window.
Virgil va Dijk has broken silence and hinted that he could reassess his options in the New Year amid sustained interest from Jurgen Klopp.
54-year-old was sent to the stands during final minutes of a 1-0 Premier League victory at St Mary's on Saturday.
Robson says Manchester United can challenge City and Chelsea for title this season.
Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace as forgotten man Oumar Niasse eases pressure on Everton's Ronald Koeman.
France international suffering from hamstring injury that Mourinho has refused to comment on.
Maurico Pellegrino says Dutchman is improving every week and remains an "important player".
Gunners' failure to improve their defence means their Premier League title challenge is doomed to fail.