Chelsea lead the race for Alex Scott

Chelsea are reportedly positioning themselves at the front of the queue for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott if he becomes available during the January transfer window.

The 23-year-old English midfielder is the leading name in Chelsea's latest reported transfer interest, although the move remains dependent on Bournemouth making Scott available.

Bayern consider Olmo move

Bayern Munich are said to be eyeing a potential January move for Barcelona forward Dani Olmo. The Spain international has reportedly been valued at about £60m.

Bellingham rejects Manchester City speculation

Jude Bellingham is expected to extend his contract at Real Madrid and is reportedly not interested in a move to Manchester City, according to Spanish media reports.

Defensive targets draw Premier League attention

Tottenham, Newcastle United and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in Atalanta and Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini. Manchester City and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov is also being monitored by Chelsea and three other Premier League clubs.

Meanwhile, Chelsea and Aston Villa reportedly have no January exit clause in the season-long loan deal that took Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho to the Midlands club.

Liverpool weigh Morton return as Alisson's future remains uncertain

Liverpool are considering bringing midfielder Tyler Morton back from Lyon, with Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Brighton also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old.

Juventus could revive their interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, whose future at Anfield is reportedly uncertain. Barcelona, meanwhile, may need to sell players before funding new arrivals, with Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni among their reported targets.

These developments remain transfer reports rather than confirmed deals.