Chelsea are preparing an early approach for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, aiming to secure his signature now with the player joining next summer. The Blues previously had a £60million bid rejected during the recent transfer window.
Meanwhile, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is attracting attention from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Al-Hilal, with a potential January move for the 26-year-old Portugal international on the cards.
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, has returned to RB Leipzig on loan after turning down proposals from Manchester United and Newcastle United.
In other developments, US striker Folarin Balogun could be heading to the Saudi Pro League, where the transfer window remains open. Monaco are under financial pressure to sell the 25-year-old following his late withdrawal from a previously agreed switch to Everton on deadline day.
Newcastle United are considering offering a new contract to attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy, whose deal expires next summer.
Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has departed Wydad and is being linked with a move to Brazilian side Botafogo.
Finally, England midfielder Curtis Jones revealed that conversations with Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu were instrumental in his transfer from Liverpool this summer.
Does anyone else find it bizarre that the Saudi league window is still open while everyone else is shut?
Wait, Nkunku turned down Man United and Newcastle? I’m genuinely surprised he chose to return to Leipzig instead.
Alex Scott is a steal if he delivers like that. Chelsea’s persistence should finally pay off this time around.