Real Madrid linked to Scott McTominay and Michael Olise in Friday transfer rumours
October 8, 2026 23:30
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Scott McTominay's contract talks at Napoli and are interested in signing the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder at the end of the season, according to Tuttomercato. Bayern Munich are said to want to extend Michael Olise's deal — which runs until 2029 — and Sky Sports Germany report he is likely to remain at the club unless a move to Real Madrid materialises.
OTHER RUMOURS IN FRIDAY’S ROUND-UP
- Manchester United are unlikely to bring McTominay back to Old Trafford as they are targeting younger signings (Football Insider).
- Manchester United have made attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel, 16, an official scholarship contract offer; the Guardian reports the club could receive only £350,000 if he moves abroad.
- Chelsea are reportedly keen on Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a belated replacement for Enzo Fernandez (Sport — in Spanish).
- Liverpool hold a £59.5m buyback clause for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, but Football Insider say the England international is reluctant to return to Anfield.
- Juventus have doubts over Newcastle-loanee Nick Woltemade and are reportedly considering Monaco and US forward Folarin Balogun as alternatives (Gazzetta dello Sport — in Italian).
- Newcastle United and Everton are both said to be interested in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara (Webaslan).
- Hull City are reported to be close to signing Deniz Donmezer, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from Kayserispor, for a fee of £1.5m (Teamtalk).