Latest transfer news and rumors: Real Madrid eyeing Van de Ven

The transfer window may be closed, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

Top story: Micky to Madrid?

Real Madrid's search for another central defender has led them back to Dutch international Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur. They've also been linked with Liverpool's impending free agent Ibrahima Konate, but the club sees Van de Ven as an ideal fit for Xabi Alonso's team.

Spurs recently fought off interest from Real's city rivals Atletico Madrid for another star center-back, Cristian Romero. They're now prepared to take a similar stance with Los Blancos and won't consider selling the 24-year-old Van de Ven for anything under €80 million. (Fichajes)

Other rumors

Sept. 10

Reds prepared to wait: Liverpool are willing to wait out Crystal Palace and sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer after their deadline-day move for the defender fell through. The Premier League champions don't intend to return with an offer during the January window. (Daily Mirror)

Mainoo still unsettled: Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo wasn't granted the loan move he wanted during the summer transfer window, but the 20-year-old will look to get a temporary switch to Napoli in January if he isn't given more playing time in the intervening months. (ESPN)

Arsenal ready to offload: Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard will be transfer listed by Arsenal during the January window. Both players are expected to fall down the pecking order after the Gunners reloaded their attack during the summer. (Football Insider)

Stealing Stiller: Real Madrid have been circling around Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller for months, but Arsenal and Liverpool are now entering the mix. Stiller, 24, has a £34.6-million release clause in his contract. (TEAMtalk)

Joga Bonito in ... Hull: Championship side Hull City are expected to sign Brazilian icon Ronaldinho's son, Joao Mendes, in the coming days. The 20-year-old winger will join the Tigers' U21 team from Burnley. (Hull Daily Mail)

Lorenzo's landing spot: Italian free agent Lorenzo Insigne was offered to Mexican club Pumas this summer. The former Toronto FC attacker was open to the move, but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. (Tom Bogert)

Sept. 9

Winter getaway: Manchester City could offer Rodrygo and escape route out of Real Madrid in January if he continues to have a bit-part role under Xabi Alonso. His current asking price is around €80 million. (Caught Offside)

Turkish delight: Barcelona president Joan Laporta and head coach Hansi Flick are admirers of Kenan Yildiz. Juventus want to keep him and have set a minimum of €80 million as a starting point for negotiations. (Fichajes)

Keeping the 'keeper: AC Milan are yet to convince Mike Maignan to sign a new contract. His current deal expires in June 2026. The Rossoneri could turn to Parma's Zion Suzuki if talks with Maignan are unsuccessful. (Tuttosport)

Circling Cirkin: Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Sunderland academy graduate Dennis Cirkin. The club wants to boost Thomas Frank's left-back options while adding to their homegrown quota. (TBR Football)

Veteran's vision: Juan Cuadrado said he chose to join Pisa over offers to play in Spain after talking to his family. The 37-year-old wants to keep Pisa in Serie A before winning the World Cup with Colombia. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Sept. 8

Spurs spurned: Tottenham contacted Paris Saint-Germain during the final weeks of the summer window to ask about Senny Mayulu. PSG view him as a star of the future and won't entertain a transfer. (TEAMtalk)

Alli chat: Championship sides Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, and Wrexham have emerged as favorites to sign Dele Alli after he was released from his contract with Como. (Daily Mail)

Getting to know Zeno: Manchester United are scouting young Belgian center-back Zeno Debast before potentially making a move in January. His release clause at Sporting CP is €80 million. (Caught Offside)

New team for Yacine: Yacine Adli will join Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab from AC Milan. The Riyadh-based outfit will pay a package worth up to €7 million for the 25-year-old French midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano)

Casey case solved: Arsenal and Crystal Palace have agreed to a compensation package for Dan Casey. The versatile 18-year-old attacker is set for a medical before officially joining the Eagles. (Bobby Manzi)

Sept. 7

Nico not long-term: Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness said Nicolas Jackson's loan move from Chelsea to the Bavarians is extremely unlikely to be made permanent. Jackson needs to start 40 matches to trigger an obligation to buy. (Sport1)

Magpies' move panned: Hoeness also stated Nick Woltemade isn't worth the €90-million fee that Newcastle United reportedly paid for him. Bayern failed to sign Woltemade from Stuttgart over the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dear Dane: Rasmus Hojlund's release clause at Napoli is €85 million - but it's only valid from the end of the 2026-27 campaign. The striker joined the Serie A champions from Manchester United on an initial loan this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Sept. 6

Hard Haaland ultimatum: Erling Haaland wants to join Real Madrid one day, but Vinicius Junior must leave before he does. His agent Rafaela Pimenta believes the Brazilian's exit would free up the finances required for the move while leaving a space open in the starting lineup. (Defensa Central)

Winger still waiting: Hakim Ziyech, who left Qatar's Al-Duhail earlier this year, is still waiting to finalize his transfer to Elche. The Spanish club has put the move on hold due to the Moroccan international's financial demands. (Fichajes)

Money for Muniz: Rodrigo Muniz could soon be offered a significant pay raise after Fulham successfully managed to fend off interest from Atalanta during the summer transfer window. (GiveMeSport)

What the Hecke: Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to act on their interest in defender Jan Paul van Hecke in January after the Dutchman decided to delay signing a new contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. (GiveMeSport)