Real Madrid eye early Alexander-Arnold move - Monday's gossip

Real Madrid might make a January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool look at extending two deals, and Paul Pogba is set for a fresh start away from Juventus.

Real Madrid had planned to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, on a free transfer next summer when his contract with Liverpool expires, but might move for him in January after Spain defender Dani Carvajal, 32, sustained a serious knee injury. (Sport - in Spanish)

Liverpool are progressing with contract talks for two key defenders - 21-year-old Jarell Quansah and France centre-back Ibrahima Konate, 25. (Mirror)

French midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, is in talks with Juventus aimed at ending his second stint with the Serie A club and making a fresh start after his doping ban was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. (Mail)

Wolves do not intend to sack manager Gary O'Neil and will give him time to turn his side's fortunes around after six defeats from their opening seven Premier League games. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he feared keeper Ederson would leave the club in the summer when Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr made an offer for the 31-year-old, but he convinced the Brazil international to stay. (Times - subscription required)

Manchester City have set aside £80m to spend on players in the January transfer window after Rodri's season-ending injury. (Football Insider)

West Ham are interested in bringing former Leicester and Newcastle forward Ayoze Perez back to the Premier League in the hope the 31-year-old Villarreal player can improve their attacking options. (Caught Offside)

Former Barcelona manager Xavi ​​is seen as the ideal choice to lead a reconstruction project at Old Trafford should Erik ten Hag leave Manchester United. (El Nacional - in Spanish)

Newcastle United's attempts to sign Lille striker Jonathan David, 24, have been dealt a blow after Barcelona entered the bidding. (Shields Gazette)

Liverpool have joined Newcastle United and Tottenham in the race to sign 26-year-old attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. (Football Insider)

Barcelona are monitoring Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, 28, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Sport - in Spanish)

Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Wolves, Everton and Chelsea have been monitoring Santos' 18-year-old Brazilian defender Joao Pedro Chermont. (Caught Offside)

Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has hinted the club are in talks with Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 24, about extending his deal with the club. (DAZN, via Tuttomercatoweb)