Chelsea are moving to secure a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott well ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports. The Blues had a £60 million offer knocked back during the recent transfer window but remain determined to land the 23-year-old.

Rather than wait until the summer window opens, Chelsea are pushing to agree terms now so the move can be finalised when Scott becomes available, Teamtalk reports.

Neto draws attention from Arsenal, City, and Al-Hilal

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto could be on the move as early as January, with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal all said to be monitoring the 26-year-old Portugal international. According to Caught Offside, all three parties could make a formal approach in the upcoming winter window.

Nkunku turned down United and Newcastle

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, rejected advances from both Manchester United and Newcastle United before agreeing to return to RB Leipzig on loan, according to Bild and Sky Sport Germany via Caught Offside.

Balogun weighs Saudi move

United States striker Folarin Balogun, 25, could be heading to the Saudi Pro League after pulling out of a late move to Everton on deadline day. Monaco are reported to be under financial pressure to sell, and the Saudi transfer window remains open, Football Insider reports.

Murphy contract decision looms at Newcastle

Newcastle United attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy is out of contract next summer, but the Tyneside club may offer the 31-year-old an extension to keep him at the club, per Football Insider.

Ziyech and Botafogo linked after Wydad exit

Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has left Wydad and the 33-year-old Morocco international has been linked with a move to Brazilian club Botafogo, according to Goal.

Jones credits Chivu talks for Inter move

England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, says conversations with Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu were decisive in convincing him to leave Liverpool for the Italian club this summer, the Mirror reports.