Thomas Vermaelen
Team News: Pedro starts against Fiorentina
Barcelona start with Pedro in attack for the pre-season friendly against Fiorentina.
Aug 2, 19:31
On this day: Arsenal's Marc Overmars, Emmanuel Petit head for Barcelona
Fifteen years ago today, Barcelona completed the double signing of Marc Overmars and Emmanuel Petit from Arsenal for £32m.
Jul 28, 08:00
Thomas Vermaelen: "Last year was terrible"
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen admits last season was "terrible" for him, despite the club winning the treble.
Jul 26, 14:36
Preview: Copa del Rey final: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Copa del Rey final as Athletic Bilbao look to prevent Barcelona from completing the second leg of a prospective treble at Camp Nou.
May 28, 19:38
Match Analysis: Barcelona 2-2 Deportivo La Coruna
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Deportivo La Coruna survive relegation from La Liga with a 2-2 draw at Barcelona.
May 23, 22:00
Team News: Thomas Vermaelen to make Barcelona debut
Thomas Vermaelen earns his Barcelona debut for the visit of Deportivo La Coruna to the Camp Nou.
May 23, 17:10
Preview: Barcelona vs. Deportivo La Coruna
Sports Mole looks ahead to the final day of La Liga as newly-crowned champions Barcelona host Deportivo at Camp Nou.
May 21, 18:44
Thomas Vermaelen looking to next season
Thomas Vermaelen admits that he is desperate to contribute for Barcelona next season following an injury-plagued campaign.
May 18, 14:42
Arsenal to bank £3m if Barcelona win Champions League due to Thomas Vermaelen deal?
Arsenal will pocket £3m if Barcelona win the Champions League as part of the deal that took defender Thomas Vermaelen to Camp Nou, according to reports.
May 14, 22:17
Team News: Luis Enrique rings changes for Real Sociedad clash
Luis Enrique makes five changes to his Barcelona team for their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.
May 9, 16:18
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's visit of Real Sociedad as the Catalans look to move a step closer to La Liga glory.
May 8, 12:46
Thomas Vermaelen makes Barcelona bench
Thomas Vermaelen is named on the Barcelona bench for tonight's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
May 6, 19:20
Thomas Vermaelen makes Barcelona squad
Barcelona include Thomas Vermaelen in their matchday squad to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
May 6, 15:07
Preview: Cordoba vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Cordoba and Barcelona at the Nuevo Arcangel.
Apr 30, 19:12
Preview: Barcelona vs. Getafe
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Getafe at the Camp Nou.
Apr 27, 15:55
Luis Enrique pleased for Thomas Vermaelen
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique comments on Thomas Vermaelen's return from a long-term hamstring problem.
Apr 27, 14:08
Thomas Vermaelen ready for Barcelona debut
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen is available to make his debut after battling injuries over the last nine months.
Apr 26, 22:40
Preview: Espanyol vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's short trip to local rivals Espanyol as they bid to move five points clear at the top of La Liga.
Apr 23, 18:41
Everton 'weigh up move for Thomas Vermaelen'
A report suggests that Everton are looking at the possibility of signing Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen this summer.
Apr 18, 08:44
Thomas Vermaelen returns to Barcelona training
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen returns to first-team training following hamstring surgery last December.
Mar 25, 18:16
Preview: Barcelona vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the second leg of Barcelona's last-16 Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Camp Nou.
Mar 16, 14:13
Preview: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 6, 16:16
Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng 'turned down' move to Barcelona
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng reveals that he turned down a move to Barcelona last summer.
Mar 4, 10:06
Report: Thomas Vermaelen suffers setback in recovery
Thomas Vermaelen suffers another setback in his bid to play for Barcelona before the end of the season, according to reports.
Feb 25, 03:44
Thomas Vermaelen on road to recovery
A report claims that Thomas Vermaelen could make his long-awaited Barcelona debut next month.
Feb 17, 14:16
Theo Walcott backs Gabriel Paulista to thrive in Premier League
New Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista is tailor-made for the Premier League, according to teammate Theo Walcott.
Feb 1, 12:27
Preview: Barcelona vs. Villarreal
Sports Mole previews the La Liga encounter at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Villarreal.
Jan 30, 16:55
Arsenal signing Gabriel Paulista takes Thomas Vermaelen's number five shirt
Gabriel Paulista will wear the number five shirt vacated by Thomas Vermaelen at Arsenal.
Jan 29, 11:01
Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Barcelona.
Jan 2, 17:01
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen sidelined for four months
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen is ruled out of action for four months after undergoing hamstring surgery.
Dec 2, 17:34
Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona won't buy Thomas Vermaelen replacement'
Luis Enrique says that Barcelona will not look to sign a defender to replace the injured Thomas Vermaelen.
Nov 29, 14:28
Preview: Valencia vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga fixture between Valencia and Barcelona.
Nov 28, 16:41
Thomas Vermaelen to undergo surgery, season in doubt
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen's season is cast into doubt after it was confirmed that he requires thigh surgery.
Nov 28, 06:26
Thomas Vermaelen may need surgery
Sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says that summer signing Thomas Vermaelen may need surgery before he can make his Barcelona debut.
Nov 24, 15:38
Paul McGrath: 'Manchester United need a quality centre-back'
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath says that the club must sign an experienced centre-back when the January transfer window opens.
Nov 24, 10:22
Report: Arsenal, Manchester United eager to sign Thomas Vermaelen on loan
Arsenal and Manchester United are to face off for the chance to sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen on a loan deal in January, according to reports.
Nov 23, 20:26
Thomas Vermaelen suffers fresh injury setback
Summer signing Thomas Vermaelen is likely to have to wait even longer for his Barcelona debut after he suffers a hamstring injury.
Nov 23, 16:22
Report: Arsene Wenger to be handed £20m January transfer budget to sign defenders
A report suggests that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will receive a £20m transfer budget in January to sign defenders to solve his side's woes at the back this season.
Nov 11, 04:17
Report: £30m-rated Mats Hummels favours Arsenal over Manchester United
Arsenal and Manchester United target Mats Hummels favours a switch to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.
Nov 8, 23:30
Report: Arsenal to bid for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling
Arsenal are to bid for Manchester United's Chris Smalling in the January transfer window, according to reports.
Nov 6, 23:02