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Real Madrid weigh move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as Chelsea lead

October 4, 2026 22:40

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Real Madrid weigh move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as Chelsea lead
Real Madrid are considering joining the race to sign Bournemouth and England midfielder Alex Scott, 23, after watching him closely in recent weeks. Chelsea are reported to be in pole position for Scott, with Liverpool and Arsenal also linked.

Arsenal are said to be targeting Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, 21, but face competition from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid for the Turkish youngster.

Real Betis have indicated they will reject any interest in striker Troy Parrott, who has an £85m release clause in his contract; Parrott is a 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international.

Other reported transfer developments in the market include:
- Several Premier League clubs monitoring Sevilla defensive midfielder Lucien Agoume, 24, whose release clause is described as being in the region of £35m.
- Liverpool and Chelsea joining the race for Nottingham Forest's Brazilian defender Murillo, 24, although Forest will not allow him to leave in January.
- Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, 25, remaining interested in a move to the Premier League after a proposed switch to Everton collapsed on deadline day.
- Barcelona and Inter Milan tracking 23-year-old Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic, with Leeds United reportedly having no intention of selling their £34m summer signing.
- AC Milan possibly considering a January loan for Real Madrid forward Endrick, 20, with no permanent signing clause included in the proposed deal.
- Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte taking time away from the game while linked with potential returns to Manchester United and Juventus.