LA LIGA

Jose Mourinho is calling Samuel Umtiti on a regular basis to convince the Frenchman to snub Barcelona's attempts to renew his contract and instead join Manchester United.

Andres Iniesta and eight more first-team players underwent anti-doping tests on Thursday with Barcelona continuing their preparations for the trip to Malaga.

Gremio president Romildo Bozan has confirmed that Arthur's transfer to Barcelona "is reaching the final phase".

The club's Financial and strategy director Pancho Schroder says Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain proves anything is possible.

Barcelona have confirmed that an adductor strain sustained by Denis Suarez during Wednesday's Catalan Super Cup will keep the Spanish midfielder sidelined for between 15-20 days.

Arthur's proposed move from Gremio to Barcelona could be set for a major twist amid delays in the negotiations between the clubs.

Former Barcelona star Deco has backed Arthur to be a success at the Nou Camp if he finally completes his proposed move from Gremio to the La Liga giants.

David Alaba can imagine himself "taking a different path" away from Bayern Munich amid recent reports linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Ousmane Dembele will lead Barcelona's 20-man squad for the Catalan Super Cup clash against Espanyol on Wednesday (7 March) with Lionel Messi and co given a rest.

Arthur is "anxious" to complete his transfer to Barcelona after weekend Gremio officials arrived in Spain to finalise the terms of a deal which could rise to £35.4m with add-ons.

Gremio officials are set to meet with Barcelona on Monday to iron out the final details of Arthur's proposed January 2019 transfer to the Nou Camp.

Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both travelled to Paris on Monday having returned to training in the aftermath of the 3-1 La Liga win over Getafe.

Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in the first leg in Spain and travel to Paris to face the French champions at the Parc des Princes on 6 March.

La Liga leaders take on Diego Simeone's side in a decisive La Liga clash but what team will Ernesto Valverde select?

Ousmane Dembele has claimed that he always knew that he was going to play with Lionel Messi following his big money move from Barcelona for Borussia Dortmund.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he is especially motivated to score against Barcelona but the French ace remains coy on his future at Atletico Madrid.

A source close to Gremio president Romildo Bolzan confirmed that Arthur's proposed move to Barcelona has been agreed and is only pending the draft of the contracts being completed.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs has no concerns over Bale's future despite rumours over Real's summer intentions.

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi have been included in Ernesto Valverde's 18-man squad for Barcelona's trip to Las Palmas with Jordi Alba and Nelso Semedo left out.

Odriozola has established himself as the first-choice right-back at the Anoeta this season and has started all-but one of Eusebio Sacristan's side's league matches this season

Barcelona boss has refused to confirm whether Luis Suarez will be rested against Las Palmas to avoid the risk of losing him for the visit of Atletico Madrid.