Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Tuesday, December 29.
Tuesday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Real Madrid 'fear Gareth Bale will be sent back from Tottenham Hotspur loan'
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Real Madrid are reportedly concerned that Gareth Bale's loan deal at Tottenham Hotspur may be cut short, which could potentially thwart their summer transfer plans.
Since joining the North London club in September, Bale has featured in only 11 out of a possible 23 matches in all competitions this campaign and has failed to stake a first-team place in Jose Mourinho's side.
The Daily Mail reports that Real Madrid had hoped that the 31-year-old could revive his career at Spurs and that his loan deal would turn into a permanent sale, trimming his current £650,000-a-week earnings off their wage bill.
Head coach Zinedine Zidane, who did not make a single signing last summer, is looking to splash the cash once the 2020-21 season is over, with Los Blancos reportedly interested in forwards Erling Braut Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid would struggle to finance a big-money transfer if the Welsh winger were to return to the club before the end of this season or if Tottenham decide against making the deal permanent next summer.
Bale, whose contract at Real Madrid expires in June 2022, is currently nursing a calf problem that saw him withdrawn at half time in Tottenham's League Cup quarter-final victory at Stoke City, with the winger opening the scoring before being substituted.
Chelsea want Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland in January?
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Chelsea will reportedly attempt to swoop for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland in January.
The Blues have supposedly identified the prolific Norwegian as one of their priority targets for 2021, as Haaland continues to be linked with a move away from Dortmund just one year after his arrival.
With Chelsea reportedly willing to offload as many as seven players in order to fund a move for Haaland, Frank Lampard's men are considered genuine contenders for the 20-year-old's signature.
According to journalist Angelo Mangiante, Lampard wants Haaland at Stamford Bridge for the second half of the 2020-21 campaign and is keen for the Blues to wrap up a deal next month.
However, Dortmund are highly unlikely to sanction a sale midway through the season, and Chelsea would have to fend off interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to land Haaland in 2021.
The Norway international has already registered 17 goals for Dortmund across all competitions in the current campaign, including 10 strikes in eight Bundesliga matches.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Arsenal to move for Sevilla's Joan Jordan?
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly identifies Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan as a potential signing ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal scouting Barcelona's Riqui Puig?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating a January move for Barcelona outcast Riqui Puig in order to solve their creativity problems. Read more.
Jose Mourinho 'keeping tabs on Sergio Ramos ahead of possible Spurs swoop'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly monitoring developments surrounding Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos, who is set to become a free agent in July. Read more.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi confirms desire to play in "another league"
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that he is keen to play in another league before the end of his playing career. Read more.
Diego Costa 'asks to leave Atletico Madrid in January'
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa reportedly asks to leave Atletico Madrid in January transfer window, with his contract due to expire in the summer. Read more.
Atletico Madrid 'open talks with Chelsea over Marcos Alonso deal'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Chelsea over a potential January loan deal for Marcos Alonso. Read more.
Lionel Messi: 'Things at Barcelona are really bad'
Lionel Messi says that "things are really bad" at Barcelona, casting further doubt over whether he will consider penning a new contract at Camp Nou. Read more.
Georginio Wijnaldum 'wants more time to decide Liverpool future'
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reportedly informs Liverpool officials that he is yet to decide whether he wishes to pen a new contract at Anfield. Read more.
Manchester United 'hold talks over Kieran Trippier move'
Manchester United reportedly hold discussions regarding the potential transfer of Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier. Read more.
Arsenal considering move for Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa?
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Diego Costa, who is keen to leave Atletico Madrid in January. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Isco 'chooses Sevilla over Arsenal, Everton'
Real Madrid midfielder Isco is reportedly expected to sign for Sevilla at the end of the season, rather than entertain a switch to Arsenal or Everton in January. Read more.
