Transfer news and rumours: 19 January 2016

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Nolito is almost a Barcelona player

– According to EuroSport, Celta Vigo forward Nolito could become a Barcelona player in the next few days. While the Catalan club have decided to sign him, they are yet to reach an agreement with Celta Vigo. But Barcelona don’t want to spend too much on him now and Nolito could be loaned for the remainder of the season before he becomes a permanent signing over the summer.

Barcelona are also trying to get rid of full-back Douglas Costa, according to Mirror. The Brazilian has only played three times in the league after joining the club in 2014 and he has also been offered to other clubs on a free transfer. But clubs are not exactly getting in line for Barcelona to release him for free.

– After a winless run in La Liga since Gary Neville took over, Valencia are set to make a move for Marseille’s 25-year-old defender Nicolas N’Koulou. The Cameroon international is seen as a fix for their defence after their £20m signing of Aymen Abdennour has flopped and also dropped from the starting lineup.

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