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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10:  Marc-Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group F match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germanin FC at Camp Nou Stadium on December 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group F match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germanin FC at Camp Nou Stadium on December 10, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)David Ramos/Getty Images

Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours and Gossip Surrounding Camp Nou

Rory MarsdenJan 24, 2015

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has expressed concerns about his lack of game time, saying he wants to be more involved in La Liga having not appeared in a league game this season.

Claudio Bravo is Luis Enrique's No. 1 for Barca's matches in the Spanish top flight, but the talented German 'keeper is clearly dissatisfied with only playing Champions League and Copa del Rey games, per Marca:

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I'm happy with the support I get from the public and with the work I do with my teammates. For now, the manager counts on me for the Cup and Champions League games, but I'd like to play in the league. I want La Liga, even if Bravo is doing a good job. 

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Unsurprisingly, 22-year-old Ter Stegen's comments have set tongues wagging about him potentially departing the Camp Nou, with James McLaughlin of Metro linking him with a move to Liverpool, the Reds' current No. 1, Simon Mignolet, having struggled this term.

Ter Stegen is certainly a talented goalkeeper and could potentially command a starting spot at a club other than Barcelona.

LA CORUNA, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Head coach Luis Enrique Martinez of FC Barcelona smiles on the bench prior to start the La Liga match between RC Deportivo La Coruna and FC Barcelona at Riazor Stadium on January 18, 2015 in La Coruna, Spain.  (Photo by Gonz

He arrived at the Camp Nou for £10 million from Borussia Monchengladbach in May 2014 but was clearly expecting to be more involved than he has been in his first eight months with the Catalan giants.

Often noted for his adeptness with his feet and his passing ability, per Opta, Enrique would do well to ensure Ter Stegen is happy at the Camp Nou as he could be a huge asset for the club in years to come:

He fits perfectly into Barca's style of play, able to begin attacks from the back, per football writer Rafael Hernandez, but he may agitate for a move if he is not granted first-team league opportunities soon:

One player who does look set to leave the Camp Nou is right-back Dani Alves, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season with a renewal looking unlikely.

According to Fichajes.net (h/t Metro's Jamie Sanderson), contract negotiations between club and player have stalled, with Manchester United now "confident" of signing the 31-year-old for free at the end of the season.

Alves is still a key part of Enrique's squad, having started 14 of Barca's 19 league games this season, per WhoScored.com.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22:  Dani Alves of FC Barcelona looks on  during the warm-up prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on November 22, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Lionel Messi beat the  number of goal in the Span

If the Brazilian does indeed not sign a new contract and departs Barca, the Blaugrana may be left with only Douglas to cover the right-back position, as Martin Montoya is also looking set to leave the club, per the Daily Star's Chisanga Malata, and they are currently banned from signing any new players until January 2016.

This would not be an ideal situation for the La Liga side, and they should potentially look to work harder to keep Alves past the summer, with the current sticking point reportedly the length of any proposed new deal, per Sport via barcastuff:

Barcelona's transfer ban makes it largely essential that they keep hold of as many players as possible, and the likes of Ter Stegen and Alves will be key for Barca in 2015.

While it is difficult for Enrique to keep all of his players happy, failure to do so could see his side lacking crucial depth, particularly after the summer transfer window. 

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