Last week, newspaper Mundo Deportivo revealed Olmo had a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Barca on a free if he is not registered in January.

Barcelona are seeking a court order to extend Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor's registrations until the end of the season, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

Barcelona are leading the way in LaLiga this season, another three-way title fight seeing Hansi Flick impress in his debut season in charge at the Camp Nou - even though of late injuries have hit hard and results domestically have dropped off.

FC Barcelona, the iconic La Liga football club, has had a convincing performance as the Hansi Flick side has risen from the bottom to become one of the top football clubs. They have been fantastic in the UCL but have struggled in La Liga.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks because of an ankle injury, the club said Monday. Barcelona said the 17-year-old Yamal has a grade-one injury to his right ankle.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss Saturday's huge game against Atlético Madrid after being ruled out for up to four weeks with an ankle injury.