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This will be Xavi's first match in charge since returning to Barcelona as manager

Pedri has had a relapse of a previous injury and won't be available to face Espanyol

Barcelona's latest recruit Dani Alves, who returned to the club earlier this week, is also trying his hand at convincing Ousmane Dembele that his long-term future lies with the Catalan giants.

The president spoke at the presentation of returning veteran, Dani Alves

Barcelona are ready to ease their financial troubles by sanctioning a £75 million deal for Frenkie de Jong with Manchester City being touted as his potential destination.

Philippe Coutinho has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January despite a lucrative offer being readied by Newcastle United.

Real Madrid have given hope of landing Erling Haaland after learning that he prefers a move to the Premier League rather than the La Liga.

PSG refused to sell Kylian Mbappe last summer despite a 200 million euro offer

Barcelona's plans to send Luuk de Jong back to Sevilla have been thwarted with the Andalusian club's president confirming that they have no interest in taking the striker back midway through his season long loan with the Catalan club.

Luka Modric will be out of contract by 2022, but the club may offer him a one-year extension

Dani Alves returned to Barcelona as a free agent five years after leaving for Juventus

Xavi Hernandez is not afraid to make major changes at Barcelona as soon as possible

The new Barcelona manager is determined to instill discipline

The Argentine is out for three months after suffering an arrhythmia while on the pitch

Xavi's plans to strengthen his Barcelona team will be restricted due to the club's ongoing financial troubles. The Spanish manager will have a very minimal budget with which to work out a transfer plan.

Defender Dani Alves previously offered to help bring the club back to its former glory

Vinicius Jr. has been observed pursuing Mexican star Kenia Os for a number of months

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is expected to welcome back at least seven players from injury ahead of his first game in charge against Espanyol after the ongoing break.

Ansu Fati and Sergio Aguero are both sidelined again due to health concerns, leaving the club short on attackers

Barcelona wanted to sell Ousmane Dembele this summer but could not reach an agreement with interested clubs. The Catalan outfit are now eager to agree a new deal with the Frenchman, who has just seven months on his current contract.

The Brazilian has reportedly shown a massive lack of motivation