Transfer Gossip: Scott, Neto, Nkunku, Balogun

Chelsea Eye Alex Scott for Summer Move After Rejected Bid

Chelsea are looking to secure the signing of Bournemouth’s highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott, with the club prepared to wait until next summer for the 23-year-old to arrive, according to a report by Teamtalk. The Blues had a £60 million bid for Scott rejected during the recent transfer window, per the report.

Arsenal, Man City and Al-Hilal Chase Chelsea’s Pedro Neto

Arsenal, Manchester City and Saudi club Al-Hilal are interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto and could move for the Portugal international in January, according to a report by Caught Offside. Neto, 26, is valued at around €80 million, the report said.

Nkunku Turned Down Man United and Newcastle Before RB Leipzig Return

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku rejected offers from Manchester United and Newcastle United before completing a loan move back to RB Leipzig, according to a report by Bild and Sky Sport Germany, via Caught Offside. The 28-year-old had struggled for regular game time at Stamford Bridge.

Balogun Could Head to Saudi Pro League After Everton Move Collapsed

United States striker Folarin Balogun could move to the Saudi Pro League, where the transfer window remains open, with Monaco reportedly under financial pressure to sell the 25-year-old, according to a report by Football Insider. Balogun pulled out of a proposed switch to Everton late on deadline day, the report noted.

Newcastle Weighing New Deal for Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United could offer attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy a new contract, with his current deal set to expire next summer, according to a report by Football Insider. Murphy, an England international, is 31 years old.

Ziyech Linked With Botafogo After Wydad Exit

Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has parted ways with Moroccan club Wydad and has been linked with a move to Brazilian side Botafogo, according to a report by Goal. The Moroccan international is 33.

Curtis Jones Credits Chivu Talks for Inter Milan Move

England midfielder Curtis Jones says his conversations with Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu were instrumental in his decision to leave Liverpool for the Italian club this summer, according to a report by the Mirror. Jones, 25, made the move as part of the recent transfer window.