Barcelona to sign Real Madrid target in January, Adidas to help Real Madrid sign 'new Galactico' and more LaLiga News – 21st September 

Hello and welcome to today's LaLiga news. It's just 20 days since the transfer window closed, but the rumours of January signings have already started flying around.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are off to a good start but both sides are still keen on improving their squad. While's it's just back-up signings that Barca are looking for, Los Blancos are desperate to sign a Galactico who can fill Ronaldo's void completely.

Without further ado, here are the top LaLiga news and rumours of the day:

Javier Tebas hits back at FIFA

LaLiga are desperately trying to get the game in the United States sanctioned and Javier Tebas is working day and night for it. The president of LaLiga has been doing all he can to get it sealed, and the recent comments from FIFA president, Gianni Infantino didn't go down well with him.

Infantino said, “I think I would prefer to see a great MLS game in the U.S. rather than LaLiga being in the U.S.”

Tebas was not willing to let this slide and claimed that LaLiga were trying to help football develop in the USA and it was not a one-off game. “Of course, I would rather his opinion agreed with what we are trying to do,” said Tebas.

“I believe his comments are not consistent or coherent with what FIFA has been doing and what is currently happening with Major League Soccer. This is not an idea about playing one match abroad then leaving for good, this is a long-term strategy and we want to build our brand here so football is widely known,” added the president.

LaLiga are looking to have Girona vs Barcelona held in Miami in January. Both the clubs have agreed to play the game in the USA but Spanish FA are yet to approve it.

Guillermo Ochoa eyes LaLiga return

Mexcian goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa has revealed that he would love to play in the Spanish League once again. The former Malaga and Granada shot-stopper now plies his trade with Standard Liege in Belgium.

"I'd love to return to the Spanish league, to play in the best leagues, and that's the idea. Hopefully, that change can be made soon," said Ochoa. The 33-year-old was in Spain with the Belgian side as they took on Sevilla in the Europa League. The Spanish side ran out 5-1 winners.

Real Madrid held talks with Edin Dzeko

Torino FC v AS Roma - Serie A

Real Madrid held talks with Edin Dzeko in January according to reports in Marca. The Spanish giants were keen on signing him but the move was rebuffed by the striker as per the report.

Dzeko was also a target for Chelsea in January but he stayed put at AS Roma. The Bosnian made it clear that he had settled in well in Rome and was not willing to switch clubs.

The striker was at the Bernabeu earlier this week, playing for AS Roma in the Champions League group stage game. Los Blancos ran out 3-0 winners.

Adidas to help Real Madrid sign Neymar

The big rumour of the day involving Real Madrid comes from Don Balon. The Spanish publication report that Florentino Perez and Adidas officials are discussing ways that the club can sign Neymar.

They report that Nike pay Barcelona €150 million a season as sponsors and Adidas are nowhere close to it. The Sporting goods manufacturing company now have a pact with Perez to get Neymar to Bernabeu.

The Brazilian has been linked with Madrid for a long time and this summer, the rumours were stronger than ever. Especially with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving, it was expected that Neymar would be replacing him but the Brazilian stayed at PSG.

Barcelona to swoop for Frenkie de Jong in January

Ajax v Royal Standard de Liege - UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying match

Barcelona are looking to sign Frenkie de Jong in January itself, according to Don Balon. The Catalan side have been keen on signing him for nearly a year now but Ajax have been rebuffing all inquiries for him.

The Dutch midfielder is also a target for Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham as well. Reports in The Sun claimed that United were confident of beating everyone to De Jong but the midfielder's heart is set on Barca.

"If you end up at a superior club, you will play with world class players all over the pitch. But for me, honestly, I would like to play with Messi one day," said de Jong.

Ivan Rakitic asked to wait for the new contract

Joseph Bartomeu has made it clear that Barcelona will not be offering a new contract to Ivan Rakitic this season. The Croatian was keen on signing a new deal and had rebuffed interest from PSG and Juventus.

“For this campaign, we will not be able to go through with the gesture that Rakitic is asking of us. Next season we can look at it in relation to our new revenue,” said the president.

The delay has put Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United on high alert. PSG and Juventus are still interested in signing the midfielder.