La Liga News: Barcelona talks between Messi and Dembele, Real Madrid expect De Gea deal

Barcelona star Lionel Messi had a five-minute conversation with new signing Ousmane Dembele.

Dembele is set to make his La Liga debut against Espanyol tomorrow after arriving from Borussia Dortmund last month.

And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims the France international had a chat with Messi.

Barcelona’s No10 supposedly told their new recruit that members of the squad were happy to have him in their ranks.

And he also told him to try not to be like Neymar - who left for Paris Saint-Germain in a £200million deal in August.

Real Madrid expect to land Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, reports say.

Diario Gol claim Real chief Florentino Perez feels he will land his top target after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

And he has already told Keylor Navas to expect to be sold.

The Costa Rica international nearly moved to Old Trafford as part of a deal for De Gea two years ago.

But, in the time since, he has helped them win the Champions League twice as well as the La Liga title.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone feels fans have been boosted by himself, Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann staying.

"The Atletico fans are happy that Griezmann, Saul and the coach will continue at the club," he said.

"I see enthusiasm, excitement and a strong will to compete again. 

“The league started and then stopped [for the international break], but I see optimism."