Arsenal eye Alexander-Arnold, Man Utd add Eze, Chelsea ‘to bid again’ for Scott, Liverpool monitor Branthwaite | OneFootball

Arsenal are among the clubs linked with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Manchester United have signed David Eze, Chelsea plan another bid for Alex Scott, and Liverpool are monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite.

TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal and Liverpool, plus Manchester City and Chelsea, have asked about Alexander-Arnold ahead of January. The right-back is said to be focused on Real Madrid and not considering a mid-season return to England.

Barcelona sporting director Deco said at the Portugal Football Summit that their attempt to sign Julian Alvarez was rejected, and they will now look elsewhere.

United have announced the arrival of 16-year-old midfielder David Eze on scholarship terms after his summer exit from Manchester City. Born in Dublin, he has represented England at Under-16 and Under-17 level.

The Athletic reports that United are also taking winger Isaac Konde from Liverpool, with a scholarship first then a professional deal for a further five years when he turns 17.

The Daily Mail says Chelsea intend to return for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January after summer bids were rejected.

CaughtOffside claims Chelsea are tracking versatile Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who has lacked regular starts.

Football Insider quoted former Manchester United scout Mick Brown as saying Branthwaite is on Liverpool’s radar as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. TEAMtalk reports Everton have no interest in selling the England defender to Liverpool or anyone else.

Source: The Standard

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