Chelsea linked with Alexander-Arnold - Friday's gossip
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13-second readChelsea are reportedly considering signing Trent Alexander-Arnold if he becomes available, according to a report from Football Insider cited by BBC Sport. Alexander-Arnold is currently a Real Madrid defender, having previously played for Liverpool. The Blues are also said to be interested in Bournemouth's Alex Scott.
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Chelsea are reportedly considering signing Trent Alexander-Arnold if he becomes available, according to a report from Football Insider cited by BBC Sport. Alexander-Arnold is currently a Real Madrid defender, having previously played for Liverpool. The Blues are also said to be interested in Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Chelsea's potential interest in Alexander-Arnold is part of a larger rumour surrounding the club's January transfer plans.
The reported potential transfer value for Bournemouth's Alex Scott could be around £90m, as cited by the Mail. Chelsea are also said to be monitoring other players, including Como defender Jacobo Ramon, with Arsenal and Manchester United also being linked to the Spaniard. The interest in Scott is part of a larger rumour surrounding Chelsea's potential January signings.
Other top clubs are also reportedly scouting players that Chelsea are interested in. Club Brugge are said to have no intention of selling their striker Nicolo Tresoldi in January, despite being monitored by Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea. Manchester United are also considering a move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to the Athletic.
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- Chelsea, Manchester United, Bournemouth, Leeds United
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Trent Alexander-Arnold may become a target for Chelsea, Bournemouth's Alex Scott could also be heading to Stamford Bridge and Manchester United are looking at Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Chelsea have been linked with a move for England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold if the 28-year-old Real Madrid defender becomes available. Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 29. Manchester City are favourites to sign 17-year-old United States winger Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, with Chelsea also interested. Chelsea could have a deal in the region of £90m agreed with Bournemouth for England midfielder Alex Scott, 23, before January.
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