Barcelona have set their sights on Nathan Aké as they look to bolster their defensive ranks.

Marc-André ter Stegen’s future continues to dominate the headlines. According to Sky Sports Germany, Girona are exploring the possibility of signing the 33-year-old goalkeeper on loan from Barcelona in January.

Crystal Palace and Tottenham have reached an agreement that would see Brennan Johnson move to Selhurst Park for £35m (around €40m). The final call now rests with the Spurs forward himself.

Athletic Bilbao are bracing themselves for a hectic start to January. After the league resumes on Saturday at El Sadar against Osasuna, the Lions will fly to Saudi Arabia on Monday 5 January for the Spanish Super Cup.

Cádiz CF and Real Madrid have officially announced an agreement for the permanent transfer of Guille González.