Real Madrid to hijack Barcelona's top target, Barcelona star set for Premier League move and more La Liga News – 20th November 2018

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Coutinho back in training

Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho is back in training. The Brazilian had a thigh problem and was scheduled to be out for 2-3 weeks.

He has been out of action since the 1-1 draw vs Inter Milan and was eventually out of brazil's squad as well. The early return is a big boost for Barcelona who take on Atletico Madrid this weekend.

The Catalan side are already without Ivan Rakitic after he picked up an injury on international duty. Even if the Croatian was fit, he was suspended for the game as he was sent off vs Real Betis last weekend.

Denis Suarez happy at Barcelona

Several reports have been going around claiming that Denis Suarez is unhappy at Barcelona and is keen on leaving the club. However, ESPN report that he has no such intentions and is happy at the club...for now.

AS reportedly over the weekend that Denis was a target for Arsenal and Chelsea. They even claimed that the midfielder was set to snub the Blues in favour of a move for the Gunners.

ESPN have squashed all those rumours and said that a source close to the player has made it clear that the midfielder wants to stay put at Camp Nou and fight for his place.

Thomas Vermaelen set for Premier League return?

Former Arsenal star, Thomas Vermaelen is set for a Premier League return according to Mundo Deportivo (via Football Espana). The clubs linked with him by the Spanish publication are Watford and Southampton.

The 33-year-old has had a very bad stay Camp Nou and it is a surprise that he has lasted so long at the club. He has been injured most of the time and was AS Roma in 2016/17.

Vermaelen has been at the club for six seasons and has made just 32 starts in La Liga. 12 of those appearances came last season and now he is back on the bench.