Chelsea ‘to secure’ Alex Scott agreement, Man Utd announce Overy exit, Arsenal plan January targets | OneFootball

The European summer window is shut, but clubs are already plotting January, while Saudi Pro League business runs until October 12. Chelsea are pushing on midfield plans, Manchester United remain busy after Deadline Day, and Arsenal are weighing renewed bids.

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea remain determined to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after a bid worth more than £60m was rejected, and are exploring an advance agreement that would see him move next summer. Scott is under contract until 2028 and has turned down offers to extend, a stance Chelsea feel could help negotiations.

Arsenal endured a frustrating summer after missing out on top targets, and are expected to return in January for at least two, Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi. Chelsea landed Morgan Rogers but failed to secure Lamine Camara after Monaco pulled out of a deal.

Manchester United, who missed out on Lewis Hall, could revisit that situation in January. They have announced the permanent exit of 18-year-old right-back James Overy to Sydney FC on a three-year deal, following loan moves for Chido Obi to Willem II and Jack Moorhouse to Dundee. Overy has featured across Australia’s youth set-up and is targeting a senior debut.

Tottenham and Liverpool are largely content with recent business, yet Spurs are prepared to approve Richarlison’s departure if their valuation is met. Everton agreed £25m plus £10m in add-ons before talks collapsed over personal terms, and Spurs could also revisit Kroupi when the window reopens.

Source: The Standard

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