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Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to rule out the signing of a new centre-back in January amid the links with Yerry Mina.

Injury to Samuel Umtiti heightens Barcelona's problems in defence - could Inigo Martinez be the answer?

Valencia are reportedly interested in pursuing a loan deal for Sandro, who has toiled since moving to Goodison Park.

Javier Mascherano had asked Barcelona to leave in January before Samuel Umtiti suffered a serious hamstring injury during the weekend 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran will miss the Champions League trip to Chelsea on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez has issued an apology to Gremio after a photograph of Arthur Melo wearing the Catalan shirt was leaked.

The defending Spanish and European champions are eight points adrift of leaders Barcelona in La Liga.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has been ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury - ruling him out of El Clasico at Real Madrid on 23 December.

Red Devils will make a fresh approach for the Wales international next summer, according to reports.

Real Madrid wasted numerous chances as they played out a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao at San Mames on Saturday, 2 December.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hopes Gareth Bale could be back in contention next week after the Welshman suffered a new blow during Copa del Rey draw with Fuenlabrada.

Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has returned to Ernesto Valverde's 18-man squad to face Celta Vigo after having missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona are said to be ready to launch a first offer worth £114.7m to try to secure the services of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January.

Real Madrid Keylor Navas remains unfazed by renewed speculations linking Los Blancos with the likes of Kepa and David De Gea.

Arda Turan returned to Barcelona training on Thursday as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the clash with Celta Vigo.

Gareth Bale has been named in Real Madrid's squad for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup despite having missed the last two training sessions amid fresh concerns over his fitness.

Barcelona star Javier Mascherano wants to end his career at the Nou Camp on good terms after admitting his regret over how he left Liverpool to sign for La Liga giants in 2010.

The former Barcelona forward has endured a torrid time at Goodison Park since joining from Malaga in the summer.

Bale felt discomfort in his leg after he came off the bench to create two goals for Borja Mayoral in the 2-2 draw against third-tier club Fuenlabrada.

Argentine international Icardi has already said he will "not answer" any phone calls from Real Madrid.

Barcelona have offered Sergi Roberto a new deal until 2022 with a €400m buyout clause but talks over a wage increase continue.

Real Madrid director general Jose Angel Sanchez has confirmed rumours that Tottenham did see an offer for Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic rejected during the summer.

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez returned to training on Wednesday morning after missing the Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash with Fuenlabrada due to a muscle injury.

Sergi Roberto is back in Barcelona's squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 32 clash against Murcia having missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he rejected Arsenal when the Gunners made another approach for his services after handing him a "blow" in 2013.

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara could be ready to help his side in the second part of the season having started a new "stage" of the recovery from his nightmare knee injury.

Gareth Bale has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a while now and new reports suggest the Red Devils are still interested in signing the Real Madrid star.

Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho have all been linked with a move to Barcelona in the last few months. The Brazilian has been a target for Ernesto Valverde's side since the summer.

Mohamed Salah's red-hot form could see the Liverpool star potentially move to La Liga next, according to former Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas.

Real Madrid boss Zidane insist that the La Liga holders are open to signing new players during the upcoming January transfer window.