Monday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Maxi Gomez, Sergio Ramos, Mohamed Salah

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Monday, December 21.

Monday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Arsenal eye Valencia forward Maxi Gomez in cut-price January deal?

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Arsenal have reportedly identified Valencia forward Maxi Gomez as a potential target ahead of the January transfer window.

Sitting in 15th position in the Premier League with just 12 goals from 14 matches, the Gunners are expected to make at least one attacking addition at the start of 2021.

According to The Mirror, the North London outfit have taken an interest in Gomez, who is expected to be available for a cut-price fee.

Valencia's financial problems are likely to lead to sales being made over the coming weeks, regardless of any player's status at the Mestalla.

Gomez, one of the Spanish side's most prized assets, scored his fourth goal of the season on Saturday as Los Che earned a 2-2 draw at Barcelona.

However, despite possessing a £125m release clause, the Uruguay international is expected to be available for a fraction of that price tag next month.

Zinedine Zidane confident over Sergio Ramos deal

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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is confident that Sergio Ramos will soon pen a new contract at the Bernabeu.

The 34-year-old remains an inspirational figure for the Spanish champions but has still not signed an extension and as it stands will be a free agent at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

In theory, foreign clubs could begin talks with Ramos in January over a switch next summer, but Zidane has said that he expects the centre-back to stay at the club "for many years".

"When a player wants to stay that means a lot. With Sergio Ramos, I see him staying for many years. He's looking after himself well and I'm not surprised about what he's achieving," Zidane told reporters.

Ramos has scored three times in 13 appearances for Madrid this season, while he has made 663 appearances for the Spanish champions in total, contributing 100 goals in the process.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Liverpool are all allegedly interested in signing the defender on a free transfer.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hints at Sergio Ramos stay
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hints that captain Sergio Ramos could be set to stay at the Bernabeu, with the 34-year-old's contract up in the summer. Read more.

Liverpool chiefs 'relaxed over Mohamed Salah future'
Liverpool chiefs reportedly remain relaxed over Mohamed Salah's future, despite the winger refusing to rule out a potential move to Real Madrid or Barcelona. Read more.

Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain 'expect Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona next summer'
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain expect Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi to move on next summer, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool still want Sporting Lisbon's Nuno Mendes?
Liverpool reportedly retain an interest in Sporting Lisbon left-back Nuno Mendes, but it could take a bid of £63m to land the 18-year-old. Read more.

Real Madrid 'very confident of signing Kylian Mbappe in 2021'
Real Madrid reportedly remain 'very confident' about completing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe in 2021. Read more.