Barcelona transfer news

Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona are open to the possibility of signing a new defender in January despite being impressed with Thomas Vermaelen.

Reports suggest that Barcelona are stepping up their chase for Gremio starlet Arthur, who is also being tracked by Manchester United, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.

Schalke appear to have made one final lucrative play to keep highly sought-after midfielder Leon Goretzka in Gelsenkirchen.

Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho have all been linked with a move to Barcelona in the last few months. The Brazilian has been a target for Ernesto Valverde's side since the summer.

Benfica are considering sending Douglas back to Barcelona during the January transfer window.

Messi's previous deal expired at the end of the current campaign but has finally ended speculation surrounding his future.

Reports suggest that the Barcelona board will consider offloading up to four players as a priority as they seek to raise funds for further incomings and reduce the wage bill.

Mesut Ozil would be a good signing for Barcelona but will have to come to terms with not being the number one at the Nou Camp, says Martin Keown.

Schalke 04 contract rebel Leon Goretzka met with two Barcelona officials over the recent international break to discuss a summer move to the Nou Camp.

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez hopes Lionel Messi will soon put pen to paper on a new deal at the Nou Camp.

Leon Goretzka's impressive display has seen him attract interest from Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Juventus.

Barcelona wanted to sign Naby Keita but evidently did not try as hard as Liverpool, according to RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.

The move to sign Mesut Ozil is being handled by Raul Sanllehi, who has a good relationship with Arsenal.

Manchester City are reportedly willing to offer Lionel Messi a five-year deal worth £500,000-a-week and a signing bonus of £40m if he joins them on a free transfer.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insist that the La Liga leaders are "open" to signing new players during the upcoming January transfer window.

Ivan Rakitic would welcome Mesut Ozil at Barcelona if the Arsenal playmaker moved to the Nou Camp in January.

Barcelona star Sergi Roberto is confident of agreeing a new deal at the Nou Camp after confirming that he wants to stay at the La Liga giants forever.

Sergi Roberto has a €40m release-clause is his current release clause. The reports claim he will sign a new five-year deal and his new release clause will be at set at €400m.

Barcelona continue to fret over the future of Lionel Messi, who can talk to rival clubs in the New Year when he enters the final six months of his deal.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde remains opens over the possibility of bolstering his squad during the January transfer window.

Barcelona have made an approach to sound out Nabil Fekir's availability ahead of the January transfer window.

Colombia national team manager Jose Pekerman has suggested that Palmeiras centre-back Yerry Mina will join Barcelona.

Eriksen has developed into one of the most effective playmakers in Europe in recent seasons, guiding Denmark to the World Cup in midweek.

Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno has advised his close pal Philippe Coutinho to snub Barcelona during the January transfer window.

Barcelona target Guilherme Arana has revealed that he is expected to move to Sevilla from Corinthians during the upcoming January transfer window.

Reports suggest that Antoine Griezmann has reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona, although Enrique Cerezo believes he will remain with Atletico.

Paulinho moved to Barcelona for €40m (£36m) from Guangzhou Evergrande in August and Neymar persuaded him to leave the Chinese club for the La Liga leaders.

Barcelona have move a step closer to signing Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid after club reached a verbal agreement with the player.

Barcelona officials will travel to England later this month to step up the negotiations to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window.

Valencia starlet Ferran Torres was watched by Barcelona scout Pep Serer on Saturday with Real Madrid also linked with a move for the youngster.