Football gossip: Van de Ven, Olmo, Alexander-Arnold, De Bruyne

Real Madrid are interested in signing Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven amid a defensive injury crisis, while Barcelona could see the departures of Dani Olmo and Frenkie de Jong in January as the La Liga giants look to cut costs.

Tottenham and Dutch defender Micky van de Ven (23) is a January target Real Madrid after a series of injuries to defenders of the Spanish club. (Relevo – in Spanish), external

But free agent and former captain Sergio Ramos (38) wants to dream Real Madrid after injuries to Spanish colleague, 32-year-old Dani Carvajal, Austrian David Alaba, 32, Brazilian Eder Militao, 26. (AS – in Spanish), external

Barcelona Striker Dani Olmo, 26, is open to a loan move to the Premier League in January if his club cannot sign the Spain international for the second half of the season. (TBR Football), external

The La Liga side, meanwhile, are trying to free up funds to sign Olmo – including lowering their asking price for Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27. (World of Sports), external

England right back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, did not reveal Liverpool that he decided to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, despite reports in Spain. (echo Liverpool), external

English striker Raheem Sterling (30) will not consider shortening his team Arsenal loan agreement from Chelsea in January, despite not starting a league game since October 19. (Athletics – subscription required), external

Everton have not yet started negotiating a contract with English defender Jarrad Branthwaite (22), who is the target Liverpool, Manchester United a Manchester City. (Daily Mail), external

Liverpool they monitor the situation Fulham left defender Antonee Robinson, with the possibility of a January transfer for the defender of the United States (27). (Football Insider), external

Colombian striker Jhon Duran (21) could leave Aston Villa in the transfer window, p Atalanta 25-year-old Italian striker Mateo Retegui was looking for a replacement. (caught offside), external

Real Madrid are planning to open talks with Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr, 24, over a new deal. (AS – in Spanish), external

Manchester City Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, favors a move to the United States and Major League Soccer if the Belgian leaves when his contract expires in the summer. (Teamtalk), external

Ex Manchester City The Mexican club is looking for 34-year-old striker Mario Balotelli Blue Cross – who would be the 13th club of the Italian’s career. (Gazzeta dello Sport – in Italian), external