Bournemouth’s Alex Scott has emerged as one of the most sought-after young midfielders in English football, attracting interest from four top-flight clubs.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all reportedly keen on signing the 22-year-old English midfielder, according to Talksport.
Scott has been a standout performer for Bournemouth, and his profile has clearly caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the country.
Arsenal are simultaneously moving in the opposite direction with one of their own players, having agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas for £17m.
The 31-year-old Trossard has been a regular contributor at the Emirates, but the club appear ready to move him on as they reshape their squad.
Manchester United face potential competition from a European giant for another of their prized assets, as Real Madrid continue to monitor Kobbie Mainoo.
The 21-year-old England midfielder remains on Real Madrid’s radar as the Spanish club look to reinforce their midfield options ahead of next season.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have made their stance clear over Ruben Dias, telling would-be suitors including Real Madrid that the 29-year-old Portugal defender is not available this summer.
In other defensive transfer news, Como are preparing a bid of around £30m for Chelsea and England defender Trevoh Chalobah, with the 26-year-old seemingly surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Roma are also moving quickly in the market, reportedly ready to accelerate a move worth £38.5m for Marseille’s English forward Mason Greenwood, who is just 24 years old.
Paris St-Germain are aware that signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid would require a historic transfer fee for the 26-year-old Argentine forward.
Atletico Madrid themselves are pressing ahead with efforts to sign Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand, preparing a new offer after a £30m bid for the Denmark midfielder was rejected.
West Ham are looking to strengthen their attacking options, with the club interested in signing Everton’s English winger Dwight McNeil this summer, according to Sky Sports.
Finally, former Netherlands international Daley Blind, 36, is closing in on a return to Ajax after departing Spanish club Girona, bringing a familiar face back to Amsterdam.
