Liverpool Reportedly Face Competition from Juventus, AC Milan for Dani Ceballos

Juventus and AC Milan have reportedly approached Real Madrid regarding Dani Ceballos, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. 

According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t the Mirror's Alex Smith), the Serie A duo are in talks with Los Blancos over a deal for the Spaniard, who is already considering his future at the Santiago Bernabeu despite only arriving last summer.

Per Smith, it has also been rumoured that Liverpool will make a move for the 21-year-old.

Though he may still be in his first season at Real, it would not be too surprising if Ceballos was at least weighing up his options.

While he was never likely to retain the same key status he enjoyed at Real Betis following his move, his lack of playing time will be a concern. Ceballos has made just 19 appearances in all competitions, spending an average of just 38 minutes on the pitch per outing.

In Madrid's 3-1 win over Leganes in February, he played for less than a minute as a substitute, earning sympathy from Managing Madrid's Kiyan Sobhani:

Lucas Navarrete of the same outlet remarked on his frequent absences from matchday squads:

Spending so little time on the pitch will do his development no good, so if nothing else Real may be open to loaning him out next season if it seems he will struggle for minutes once again.

While he has failed to make an impact at the Bernabeu, Ceballos is a talented player who could contribute in Liverpool, Milan or Turin.

The midfielder's ability to drive past players in the centre can carry the whole team forward, and he'll also look to create opportunities for his team-mates in the final third.

His energy and dynamic movement extends to the defensive side of the game, too; he'll harry opponents into giving up possession or read the game and intercept passes.

Such talent is why Real recruited him in the first place, but if he faces another season on the sidelines it will be best for all parties if he's allowed to leave, even if only temporarily.