Manchester United and Arsenal are preparing for a tug-of-war over Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with any successful move expected to cost around £60m. The 22-year-old England international has caught the eye of both Premier League giants, who are tracking his progress at the Vitality Stadium. But Arsenal are not pinning all their hopes on Scott. The Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for England Under-19 winger Jeremy Monga, planning to pay a fair fee for the 16-year-old to avoid a tribunal. Meanwhile, Arsenal are continuing talks over a potential deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old Argentina international.
Across London, West Ham could face a battle to keep Jarrod Bowen. Aston Villa have expressed a strong interest in the 29-year-old England winger, though an agreement remains difficult until Villa make player sales. Villa have also made it clear to interested clubs that they do not want to sell Morgan Rogers, the 23-year-old England midfielder, this summer. Elsewhere, Villa are in talks with Flamengo over signing Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, 27.
“Man Utd and Arsenal both track Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with a £60m price tag.”
Real Madrid are set to open talks with Chelsea over a transfer for Enzo Fernandez. The 25-year-old Argentina international has been made the La Liga club's top midfield target this summer. Madrid are also circling Manchester City's Erling Haaland should Vinicius Jr leave the Bernabeu, according to reports in Spain.
Newcastle United are showing interest in Cologne's Said El Mala, 19, and are in contact over Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21. But Liverpool are waiting in the wings if they fail to land RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande or Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.
Manchester United are expected to launch an official approach for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, in the coming days. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, are planning to double Michael Olise's wages as part of a deal to keep the 24-year-old France midfielder at the club until 2031. Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, 29, is open to a move to Leeds United.
As the transfer window gathers pace, the coming days promise further twists in a market already brimming with intrigue.