Thomas Vermaelen
- Date of Birth: 14 November 1985
- Birthplace: Antwerp, Belgium{{Hugman
- Position: Centre-back
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Barcelona leading the race to sign Juventus defender
Spanish champions Barcelona are said to have leapfrogged Chelsea in the race to sign defender Daniele Rugani from Juventus at the turn of the year.
Barcelona eyeing winter deal for promising Chelsea star?
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly plotting an approach to sign out-of-favour Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen amid the recent injury crisis in the central defensive department.
Thomas Vermaelen heading for Premier League return?
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen could make a surprise return to the Premier League this winter with both Southampton and Watford interested in his signature.
Barcelona eyeing winter move for experienced Arsenal defender
Barcelona are reportedly considering an approach for Arsenal club-captain Laurent Koscielny when the transfer window reopens in a couple of months' time.
Barcelona keen on signing Chelsea defender
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly considering an approach to sign Chelsea's David Luiz when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.
Barcelona interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur star
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Barcelona ahead of the transfer window at the turn of the year.
Barcelona eye world record move for Serie A defender
Barcelona's search for centre-back has taken them to Italy, and they are planning to raid Napoli. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sky Sports), Napoli's asking price of £88 million hasn't deterred Barcelona in their pursuit of the Kalidou Koulibaly.
Barcelona consider move for ex-Chelsea defender
Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a January move for former Chelsea and current Zenit St Petersburg defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Barcelona switch attention to 2 La Liga players for January transfer, one at €35m clause
Thomas Vermaelen suffered an injury during the international break and will be out of action for six weeks as he joins Samuel Umtiti in Barcelona’s treatment room. Today’s edition of Mundo Deportivo claims the Belgian’s latest setback and the French defender’s physical situation has seen the Blaugrana track centre-backs for the January transfer window.
Barcelona take 'important steps' to sign player
On October 10th, we carried a report from Mundo Deportivo, who claimed that Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as a priority Barcelona target and Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman ‘recommended’ the Blaugrana to secure his services.
Barcelona prepare contract talks with Spanish defender
Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly keen to tie down Jordi Alba to a new contract with his existing deal due to expire in the summer of 2020.
The history of the nations competing in Group G of the 2018 World Cup
Germany are the defending world champions and head to Russia this summer among the favourites to repeat their success from four years ago.
Nainggolan fails to make cut for Belgium squad
Radja Nainggolan is a surprise omission from Belgium's World Cup this summer. Roberto Martinez has named his final 23-man squad and Roma midfielder Nainggolan is a victim of the cull; with Martinez opting for a youthful looking squad.
Chelsea receive boost with Barcelona centre-back likely to miss Champions League tie
Chelsea have received a significant boost ahead of their Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie versus Barcelona this month. The Catalan giants could be without the services of Gerard Pique, who picked up a knock in the dying stages of the Barcelona derby versus Espanyol.
Chelsea express interest in Barcelona defender
Chelsea have reportedly joined the hunt to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti at the end of the current campaign.
Manchester United defender on Barcelona radar?
Manchester United defender Daley Blind has emerged as a potential target for Barcelona ahead of the winter transfer window. The Dutchman has played second fiddle to Ashley Young during the course of the current campaign.
Robert Fernandez backs former Gunner to succeed at Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez has insisted that Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen could contribute for the club during the ongoing campaign.
Everton eyeing deal for former Arsenal skipper
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has reportedly enquired over the possibility of signing former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen from Barcelona.
Thomas Vermaelen set for Barcelona stay
Belgium international Thomas Vermaelen could stay put at Barcelona for the season with manager Ernesto Valverde prepared to offer him a backup role in the central defensive department.
Vermaelen attracting interest from England
Thomas Vermaelen could be given the opportunity to end his miserable Barcelona career by returning to the Premier League with Crystal Palace. New manager Frank De Boer sees him as an ideal improvement to The Eagles defence.
