Aleix Vidal looks set to stay at the club this January and will not be granted his move until the summer, according to the Cadena Cope. The 28-year-old, who has been linked to Sevilla and Roma among others, will remain at the Camp Nou for the remainder of the season.
Real Betis will sign Former Blaugrana defender Marc Bartra this week, according to the Mundo Deportivo. Borussia Dortmund signed Manuel Akanji from Basel this month with Barta’s move back to Spain now all but complete.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas would like Neymar to return to Spain. “The team doesn’t have to be the same,” he said, obviously hinting at Neymar’s possible move to Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi congratulates David Beckham on his new Miami MLS club, contemplating his future move, saying “who knows, in a few years maybe you will give me a call.”
Another Barca B reinforcement has arrived: Marcus McGuane has joined Barcelona from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal.