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Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba and Gerard Deulofeu returned to training two days before the first El Clasico in La Liga at Real Madrid on Saturday [23 December].

Arsenal, West Ham United and Everton have reportedly registered their interest in signing Steven N'Zonzi in the January transfer window.

N'Zonzi, who is said to be a target for Arsenal, has made no secret of his desire to leave Andalusia.

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

Jordi Alba was unable to train with the rest of his Barcelona teammates on Wednesday as the La Liga leaders continue their preparations for El Clasico.

Javier Mascherano has lost his place at Barcelona as he has started only five games in the La Liga this season.

Antoine Griezmann has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a while now. Atletico Madrid's league rivals Barcelona have also joined the race for his signature.

Atletico Madrid are said to be ready to report Barcelona to Fifa for their overtures towards Antoine Griezmann.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema missed Real Madrid training on Tuesday as Zinedine Zidane's side begun preparations for El Clasico against Barcelona.

Paulo Dybala has scored only two goals in all competitions since the start of October. A dip in form forced him to settle for a place on the bench against Bologna.

Philippe Coutinho looks back to his best after making a sluggish start to the campaign owing to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Pozo was at Real Madrid and Manchester City's academy, before joining Almeria in 2015. His form for the second division Spanish club has attracted interest from Barcelona.

Barcelona still hold special interest in Manchester United defender Daley Blind as they consider replacements for Javier Mascherano.

Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann are high on Barcelona's list of priority signings ahead of the January transfer window.

Luis Suarez has scored nine goals in the La Liga and is yet to open his scoring in the Champions League this season.

Atletico Madrid have beaten Barcelona to the signing of Villarreal sensation Rodri Hernandez in a deal worth €20m plus €5m in add-ons.

Jordi Alba has encouraged Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.

Ernesto Valverde has admitted that Paco Alcacer's injury is a setback for the trip to Real Madrid after scans confirmed that the Barcelona striker will be out until January.

Florentino Perez is of the impression that bringing in new players is not the solution and it would be better if they can find positives from inside the current setup.

Mbappe has scored 10 times and registered seven assists in 21 appearances for PSG during the 2017-18 campaign.

Mateu Alemany has confirmed a decision whether Andreas Pereira will be allowed to continue at Valencia after January will be taken by the player and Manchester United United.

Marca claims that Real Madrid have been offered the chance to beat Barcelona to the signing of Gremio starlet Arthur Melo.

Antoine Griezmann is wanted by both Manchester United and Barcelona, with the Camp Nou outfit leading the chase for the France international's services.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has refused to be drawn on renewed reports linking Antoine Griezmann with a summer move to Barcelona.

Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha Alcantara trained with the rest of their Barcelona teammates ahead of the clash with Deportivo la Coruna.

Reports from Catalonia suggest that Javier Mascherano has received assurances from the Barcelona hierarchy that he will be allowed to seal a move to China next month.

Alfonso Pedraza has spent out on loan at CD Lugo, Leeds United and currently at Alaves. He has been used as a left-back and winger this season.

Andres Iniesta has provided a positive injury update 10 days before the first El Clasico in La Liga against Real Madrid on 23 December.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has encouraged his club to sign Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho and Palmeiras' Yerry Mina during the January transfer window.

Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko could leave Spain in January and reportedly favours a move to Napoli despite Liverpool's interest.