Real Madrid keen on Jarell Quansah as Bournemouth rule out Alex Scott sale and JJ Gabriel trains in Barcelona

Real Madrid are keen on signing former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen, according to Bild, in one of the most eye-catching transfer stories in Friday's newspapers.

Quansah has made four appearances in the Bundesliga for Leverkusen in the 2026-27 season, registering one assist, according to FotMob data as of 1 October.

Bournemouth stand firm over Scott

Bournemouth have no plans to sell star midfielder Alex Scott in January, with sources telling the Daily Mail that the club will only entertain negotiations for the England-qualified midfielder once they have established themselves in the Premier League once again this season.

Gabriel trains privately in Barcelona

Manchester United's wantaway wonderkid JJ Gabriel has been training privately in Barcelona, the Daily Mail reports — despite the Spanish champions insisting they are not pursuing the youngster.