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Barcelona news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from the Nou Camp
Friday, January 18
- Barcelona are interested in signing Benfica star Joao Felix
- Liverpool and Manchester United are also monitoring the 19-year-old
- Ousmane Dembele could hold the key to Philippe Coutinho's future at Barcelona
- Barcelona are lining up a shock move for former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela
20:30 UPDATE: Joao Felix wanted
Barcelona are interested in signing Benfica star Joao Felix.
That’s according to Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, who claim Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring the 19-year-old talent.
The attacking midfielder has netted four goals in nine league appearances and looks set for stardom.
Liverpool appear to be front-runners having reportedly seen a £61million offer rejected by Benfica.
20:00 UPDATE: Francisco Trincao in Gunners sights
Arsenal could launch a January move for Francisco Trincao.
Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web claim the Gunners have recently had the Braga striker watched on a couple of occasions.
The 19-year-old is plying his trade with the Portuguese club’s B team and has made seven league appearances this season.
And it seems his performances when Arsenal personnel have been in attendance have led to glowing reports being sent back to London.
Arsenal could apparently soon make an approach to Braga in an attempt to buy Trincao.
19:30 UPDATE: Ernesto Valverde targets Carlos Vela
Barcelona are lining up a shock move for former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela, as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The Catalan club are looking to add reinforcements after the departure of Munir El Haddadi earlier this month.
And according to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Barca have turned their attentions to Los Angeles FC hit-man Vela.
The 29-year-old signed a contract with Los Angeles last year and has scored 14 goals in 29 games with the franchise.
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19:15 UPDATE: Ousmane Dembele key to Philippe Coutinho's future
Ousmane Dembele could hold the key to Philippe Coutinho's future at Barcelona, reports in Spain suggest.
A few months ago, Dembele was seemingly on the verge of leaving Barcelona having been warned about his professionalism.
The Frenchman has since established himself in Ernesto Valverde’s starting XI forcing Coutinho to play second-fiddle.
Coutinho, 26, is said to be unhappy with his situation with reports linking him with a sensational move to Manchester United.
Marca say that IF Dembele continues to impress and improve - then life for Coutinho will be very difficult.