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Zidane has refused to confirm or deny reports claiming that Athletic Club Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa has already undergone a medical ahead of completing his move to Real Madrid.

Yerry Mina will be allowed to make a switch to Barcelona, where he will take the place of Javier Mascherano in Ernesto Valverde's squad at Camp Nou.

Philippe Coutinho and Barcelona are keen to complete the transfer in January, but Liverpool are yet to give their approval.

Jose Arnaiz has impressed after joining Barcelona this summer and interested clubs can sign him by activating €20m release clause.

Palmeiras have confirmed that Barcelona have made an offer to sign Yerry Mina in January but they would rather keep the Colombia international until the summer.

Gareth Bale leads Real Madrid's 19 squad to face Numancia in first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 with the France boss having rested Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return to action in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 against Celta Vigo on Thursday night but Lionel Messi will miss the game.

Real Madrid are keen to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham and are willing to offer Gareth Bale as part of a player-plus-cash deal.

Philippe Coutinho still remains a priority target for Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde in the January transfer window.

Turan has not seen one minute of action in Catalonia this season and is searching for a route away from the Spanish league leaders.

Zinedine Zidane has given his blessing for Real Madrid to complete the signing of Kepa from Athletic Club Bilbao but Los Blancos won't sign a striker in January.

Ousmane Dembele is in line to return to action when Barcelona visit Celta Vigo on Thursday after being given the green light by club doctors.

Philippe Coutinho remains a target for Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde after multiple bids were rejected in the summer.

Did Nike - Barcelona's kit manufacturer and sponsors of Philippe Coutinho - move too soon on the Liverpool star's proposed move to Barcelona or were they hacked?

Barcelona want to expedite the deal to sign Yerry Mina as Javier Mascherano closes in on a move to Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune.

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to convince Real Madrid to set a realistic transfer price in order to attract interested suitors next summer.

Antoine Griezmann has a €200m release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract until 1 July 2018, after which it will drop to €100m.

Philippe Coutinho still remains a priority target for Barcelona and their manager Ernesto Valverde in January, despite their failed efforts to sign him in the summer.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Gremio's Arthur and were ready to beat Barcelona in the process. However, the midfielder is keen on making a switch to Camp Nou.

Yerry Mina is expected to take the place of Javier Mascherano at Barcelona as the former Liverpool star is set to make a switch to the Chinese Super League in January.

Yannick Carrasco reportedly has a release clause of £86m in his contract at Atletico Madrid. The Belgium international will be allowed to leave the club in January.

Barcelona are keen on signing Antoine Griezmann and Manchester United's decision to end their interest makes the Catalans the favourite.

Barcelona are keen to offload Arda Turan at the earliest as he is not part of manager Ernesto Valverde's plans this season.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has credited manager Ernesto Valverde behind the club and Lionel Messi's scintillating form in the 2017/18 season so far.

Ernesto Valverde's side strengthen their grip on the title with 3-0 win at the Bernabeu against 10-man Real.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to accept that his side are the favourites to win the first El Clasico of La Liga against Real Madrid on Saturday.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo will be "100%" fit to face Barcelona in the the first El Clasico of La Liga.

Neymar has warned Real Madrid that PSG are capable of beating them as they intend on making history by winning the Champions League for the first time.

Zinedine Zidane is expected to deploy his strongest side when Real Madrid take on Barcelona on Saturday [23 December] for the first El Clasico of the La Liga season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed training for the third day in a row as Los Blancos continue their preparations for the visit of Barcelona