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Dani Alves: I'm looking forward to seeing Messi & Neymar together at Barcelona

The Brazil international hopes to see his compatriot make the move to Camp Nou in the future, and is pleased to see that Tito Vilanova has embraced Pep Guardiola's philosophy

The 20-year-old is one of the most sought-after players around and is continually being linked with a move to Europe as clubs such as Barca, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus are believed to be keeping tabs on him.

Santos are hopeful of holding on to their star player until after the 2014 World Cup, but Dani Alves hopes Neymar's future will be resolved before then.

"I hope that the Neymar-saga will end soon and that the outcome will be satisfying for everyone," Dani Alves stated to RAC1.

"I am looking forward to seeing Neymar and Messi play together. He would fit in very well. Barcelona will arguably have the two best attackers in the world with him."

The right-back then went on to say the Barcelona squad feared the departure of Pep Guardiola at the end of the 2011-12 campaign would lead to a number of changes, but he's happy that Tito Vilanova has stuck to the Barca philosophy.

"Guardiola has left the team in good hands. We were a bit concerned that Tito would embrace another philosophy, but nothing has changed."

Barcelona have won their opening five Liga games of the 2012-13 season and sit atop of the table.

Xavi an example to follow, says Busquets

The holding midfielder has voiced his admiration for his experienced team-mate, and is eagerly anticipating next month's Clasico

Xavi's agent revealed on Tuesday that Barcelona are ready to offer the Spain international a new and improved deal and it seems likely that the 32-year-old will remain at the Blaugranasuntil the end of his active career, much to the delight of Busquets.

"He's an incredibly important player with a great past, and he sets a fine example both on and off the pitch," Busquets told reporters at a promotional event.

"It would be an honour if he were to retire at Barcelona."

Busquets then went on to discuss the upcoming Clasico, and stressed that the match against Real Madrid will by no means be decisive of the outcome of La Liga.

"That game won’t decide anything, it’s still too early. It’s great to have put some distance between us, but the league season is a long one," he added.

"Last year Madrid strung together a long series of wins and we are going to have to do the same thing."

Barcelona host Madrid on October 7.

Bartra: I have no intention to leave Barcelona

The promising defender has been struggling to secure regular first team action, but he is happy to stay and wait for his chance

Bartra has since been unable to secure regular first team action, though, and there are doubts as to whether he has what it takes to succeed at the Camp Nou side.

"I have only just begun and I have no intention of leaving the club just yet," the defender was quoted as saying by AS.

"I am happy, I play in the best team in the world and the only thing I have to do is train well and wait for my opportunity. I need to react to this, train harder and if I do I will get games."

Despite the absence of defenders such as Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol due to injury, Bartra did not feature in last weekend's 2-0 league win over Granada.

Bartra has since been unable to secure regular first team action, though, and there are doubts as to whether he has what it takes to succeed at the Camp Nou side.

"I have only just begun and I have no intention of leaving the club just yet," the defender was quoted as saying by AS.

"I am happy, I play in the best team in the world and the only thing I have to do is train well and wait for my opportunity. I need to react to this, train harder and if I do I will get games."

Despite the absence of defenders such as Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol due to injury, Bartra did not feature in last weekend's 2-0 league win over Granada.

Barcelona set to open contract talks with Xavi

The Catalans are keen to keep the midfield maestro at Camp Nou, and are ready to sit down and begin negotiating a new deal according to sources close to the player

"Barcelona have informed us of their intention to open talks over the extension and improvement of Xavi's current contract," Corretja stated to Esport3.

"They want Xavi to remain part of Barcelona's first team and this is the right moment to open negotiations. His contract expires in 2014, so waiting until the end of the season would be too late.

"We have always reached an agreement on previous occasions and have never had problems. The most important thing for Xavi is to know that the club still count on him. I don't expect any problems."

Xavi has made well over 600 appearances for Barca since making his official first team debut in August 1998. He also scored the important opener against Granada on Saturday to ensure they maintained their 100 per cent record in La Liga.

Thiago: Strange that people doubt Barcelona

The young midfielder feels his side have made a perfect start to the season, and has stressed there's no reason to question their ability

Barca have won their opening five league games, while also coming out victorious in their Champions League opener against Spartak Moscow, and the 21-year-old believes they were unrivalled in those games.

"It’s strange that people still have their doubts about the team," Thiago told the official club website.

"We're having a very, very good start. It couldn’t be better, between the Liga and Champions League we’ve won our last six games, and in each one of them we were the superior side.

"We’re getting into the rhythm of competitive play, the Liga has just started and all the teams are in the same spot we’re in.

"We’re on the same level, we simply want to improve so that we can be in a good position by the end of the season."

Barcelona currently sit atop of La Liga with 15 points from five games.

Rosell: Barcelona are in excellent shape

The supremo is delighted with the economic progress that the Catalan giants have made recently, while also acknowledging their 100 per cent start to the new Liga season

The former Nike executive returned to the Blaugrana in 2010, replacing Joan Laporta as president, and immediately brought about restructuring the club's finances, which resulted in the disclosure of record profits earlier this year, despite the team winning neither La Liga nor the Champions League.

However, they have made a perfect start to this season and Rosell believes the future is bright for the Catalans, as long as his strategic vision at Camp Nou is realised.

"Barcelona are in excellent health, and from an economic point of view we are keeping in check with our strategic plan," he said at a club ceremony on Monday.
"The team is in very good shape. I am very happy and content."

Barca hope to continue their winning start in the league when they face Sevilla on Saturday night.

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