In a season marred by injuries, Real Madrid face yet another setback as midfield maestro Luka Modric joins the growing list of sidelined stars.
Bayer Leverkusen's mastermind, Xabi Alonso, finds himself at the centre of swirling speculations linking him to the managerial reins at Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona's sports management and coaching staff have convened to address the need for a new player to fill the gap left by injured midfielder Gavi.
Miralem Pjanic, the 33-year-old Bosnian midfielder, is nearing the end of his playing career with Sharjah in the UAE Pro League.
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan made headlines when he left Manchester City to lead the charge for the Blaugrana under Xavi Hernandez.
In a setback for Real Madrid, midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is set to leave the France squad following a knee injury sustained during a training session.