Inside Spain: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Arsenal midfielder links and what on earth is going on with Dani Olmo?

Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond.

With no games until the third of January, and the transfer window yet to open, you might have expected a quieter Christmas break in Spain. Lo and behold, Barcelona enter stage right.

As things stand, Barcelona will be unable to play Dani Olmo or Pau Victor for the rest of the season due, after the...