Barcelona team news and transfer
Here's the latest team news and transfer updates for FC Barcelona:
Team News:
- Lionel Messi is expected to return to training this week after recovering from a calf injury.
- Ousmane Dembélé is also nearing a return to action after a long-term hamstring injury.
- Samuel Umtiti is out for several weeks with a knee injury.
- Luis Suárez is expected to start against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final after recovering from a knee injury.
- Antoine Griezmann is a doubt for the Real Madrid game due to a muscle strain.
Transfer News:
- Barcelona have signed 17-year-old midfielder Ilaix Moriba from French club Rennes for a reported fee of €15 million.
- The club are also close to signing 18-year-old winger Yusuf Demir from Rapid Vienna for a reported fee of €10 million.
- Barcelona have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye, but a deal is yet to be agreed.
- The club are also interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Lautaro Martínez, but a deal is unlikely to happen in the January transfer window.
- Barcelona have been linked with a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, but a deal is unlikely to happen in the January transfer window.
- The club are also interested in signing Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but a deal is unlikely to happen in the January transfer window.
Outgoings:
- Barcelona have agreed to sell midfielder Philippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich for a reported fee of €100 million.
- The club are also expected to sell midfielder Ivan Rakitic to Sevilla for a reported fee of €15 million.
- Barcelona have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, but a deal is unlikely to happen in the January transfer window.
Loan Deals:
- Barcelona have loaned midfielder Carles Aleñá to Real Betis for the remainder of the season.
- The club have also loaned midfielder Riquelme to Real Valladolid for the remainder of the season.
Youth Team:
- Barcelona's youth team has been impressive this season, with many players making their first-team debuts.
- The club has a strong youth academy and has produced many talented players over the years.
Please note that the transfer window is constantly changing, and this information may not be up to date.