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Thursday January 4

Dembele boost

07:45: Ousmane Dembele could make his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury when Barcelona take on Celta Vigo tonight.

The French winger has not played since going down when Ernesto Valverde’s men took on Getafe a whopping 108 days ago.

But he could feature tonight as Barcelona look to advance in the Copa del Rey.

Paco Alcacer and Samuel Umtiti will miss the game through injury though.

Barcelona squad to face Celta: Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Semedo, Pique, Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suarez, Mascherano, Paulinho, Jordi Alba, Digne, Sergi Roberto, Andre Gomes, Vidal, Vermaelen, Alena and Arnaiz.

Coutinho deal hint

06:50: Liverpool have dropped a major hint they will let Philippe Coutinho leave by making a move for Thomas Lemar, according to reports.

The Reds rebuffed Barcelona's advances last summer but are set to face fresh interest in their playmaker this month.

And Yahoo Sport have sensationally claimed Coutinho could be set to depart with Liverpool lining up his replacement.

Talks have apparently been held with Lemar, who's said to be happy to swap the Stade Louis II for Anfield.

Messi wants Man Utd aces

06:00: Lionel Messi reportedly wants Barcelona to snap up Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Daley Blind in the summer.

The Argentine ace has played a key role in Barca going 14 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.

And he doesn't want them to rest on their laurels going forwards as the look to dominate Spanish football.

Diario Gol say Messi is keen for Barcelona to sign Herrera, Mata and Blind when their Manchester United deals expire.

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Schalke's Leon Goretzka are also on Messi's transfer wish list.

Coutinho deal next week

05:10: Barcelona are waiting until next week to announce the long-anticipated signing of Brazil star Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

That's according to Spanish jourmalist Ignacio Miguelez, who says the La Liga giants have struck a deal with the playmaker.

"There is TOTAL agreement between Barcelona and Coutinho," he told El Chringuito TV.

"Barca are waiting to make official the signing of Coutinho next week.

"Coutinho would be in the second step wage of Barca: €13m (£11.6m)."