Shorts

?Despite Barcelona making an official contract with Hansi Flick over the vacant managerial position this summer last week, Joan Laporta sees Mikel Artetea as the favourite for the manager role next season, it is still early days but more concrete reports emerging about Arteta being the president and Deco's favourite.

?The signing/arrival of Vitor Roque in the January transfer window is looking a bit doubtful as Barcelona has yet the solve the financial fair play issue, there is still some time left this shouldn't be a concern yet as Deco has promised Xavi to do everything possible for the Brazilian to be part of the squad come February.

?If you were building a #premierleague Midseason Best XI, and had to exclude players from the “Big 7” clubs, would you take Edson Alvarez or Joao Palhinha as your CDM? ? Our full midseason Best XI video is NOW LIVE ?
