Barcelona are pushing to sign Ruud Nijstad before the transfer window closes, but their opening offer for the highly-rated FC Twente defender has fallen short of the Dutch club’s €10 million

Barcelona have made a surprise pivot to Arsenal’s third-choice striker.

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona breezed back to the top of LaLiga with a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp. Winless Rayo gave the hosts a mighty scare when Sergio Camello fired them in front after 12 minutes, but Raphinha soon levelled and Yamal put Barca in front with 21 minutes on the clock.

Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, 18, has made his first appearance for Barcelona's senior side after Hansi Flick handed him a chance against Rayo Vallecano. It marks a new chapter for the young striker at the Catalan club, with hopes high that he can keep shining alongside the first team.

Hansi Flick's team could become the first since Pep Guardiola's Barca in 2011 to win three consecutive La Liga titles

Yamal has now scored 50 goals across all competitions for Barcelona, but how does his path to the milestone compare with Messi?

Barcelona continued their flawless start to the La Liga campaign with a commanding 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Spotify Camp Nou. Despite falling behind early, the Blaugrana showcased their immense firepower as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both netted braces to ensure Hansi Flick’s side remains at the top of the table.

Hansi Flick's side also face trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan in this season's league phase, while Cesc Fabregas' Como will visit the Camp Nou