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Ernesto Valverde could guide Barca to an unbeaten La Liga season after ending the first half of the campaign streets ahead.

Ousmane Dembele is set to be on the sidelines for around three to four weeks after the Barcelona winger suffered a fresh hamstring injury during the victory over Real Sociedad.

Ernesto Valverde has wished Arda Turan "good luck" at Istanbul Basaksehir after the Barcelona flop completed his loan move to the Turkish side.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid and return to Manchester United after "feeling betrayed" by club president Florentino Perez.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde believes his side are the best team in world football following the arrivals of Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina.

Manchester United want to make David de Gea their highest paid player to ward off interest from Real Madrid.

Valencia have completed the signing of Francis Coquelin from Arsenal after beating off competition from West Ham and Crystal Palace.

Rafinha Alcantara has agreed personal terms ahead of completing his proposed move from Barcelona to Inter Milan during the January transfer window.

Rafinha is unlikely to get regular game time after returning from a long-term injury, while Arda Turan has not played a single minute this season.

Zinedine Zidane confirmed he has already signed a new deal to remain at Real Madrid until 2020 following Los Blancos' 2-2 draw against Numancia in the Copa del Rey.

Yerry Mina becomes Barcelona's second signing of the January transfer window after Philippe Coutinho.

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Palmeiras for the transfer of defender Yerry Mina for a fee of £10.8m.

Ernesto Valverde has been coy about Barcelona's plans plans to replace Javier Mascherano after refusing to confirm that the Argentina international is set to leave the Nou Camp.

Former Barcelona star Edmilson has backed Yerry Mina to be a success at the Nou Camp after likening the defender with Brazil great Lucio.

Valencia manager Marcelino Garcia Toral is coy about the possibility of signing Francis Coquelin from Arsenal during the current January transfer window.

Andreas Pereira has reiterated that he wants to "stay" at Valencia for the remaining of the campaign rather than returning to Manchester United.

Steve Nicol does not expect to see Gareth Bale leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, especially under Jose Mourinho.

Samuel Umtiti has taken a significant step in his recovery by completing part of the Barcelona training session with the rest of his teammates.

Zinedine Zidane has ruled out to the possibility of bolstering the Real Madrid squad this month despite recurrent links with Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Barcelona are set to offer Griezmann a staggering five-year deal which will see the Frenchman earning as much as Luis Suarez and only less than Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp.

Basaksehir chairman has confirmed that the Turkish outfit are trying to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona ahead of the second half of the season.

Philippe Coutinho became Barcelona's club-record signing for £142m after he arrived at Camp Nou.

Yerry Mina is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Tuesday, 9 January, and could be unveiled to the fans a day later if they are able to complete the paperwork.

Rafa Mir, who previously bagged 15 goals in 19 games for Valencia B this season, was heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu with just six months left on his contract.

Chelsea centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter has joined Sunderland on loan until the end of the season, while reports suggest that Sevilla want Michy Batshuayi on a six-month deal.

A thigh issue looks set to delay Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona debut by three weeks, while vice-president Jordi Mestre says Liverpool considerably dropped their financial demands.

Real Madrid are not willing to increase Cristiano Ronaldo's salary and should consider cashing in if Paris Saint-Germain come in with a bid.

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho still remains a priority target for Spanish giants Barcelona. Ian Rush has warned that letting him leave could cost them a place in top four.

Colombia international Yerry Mina has agreed a deal worth €18.5m over five years ahead of completing his proposed transfer to Barcelona.

Sergio Ramos is set to miss Real Madrid's upcoming trip to Celta Vigo after suffering a soleus injury during a training session.