Chelsea are plotting an early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Pedro Neto is attracting interest from several clubs, while Manchester United and Newcastle United made approaches for Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea are keen to secure a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott now, with a view to the 23-year-old joining next summer. The Blues had a £60m bid for the highly-rated midfielder rejected during the recent transfer window.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Al-Hilal are interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto and could make a move for the 26-year-old Portugal international when the January transfer window opens.
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, rejected approaches from Manchester United and Newcastle United before completing a loan move back to RB Leipzig.
United States striker Folarin Balogun could still move to the Saudi Pro League, where the transfer window remains open. Monaco are under financial pressure to sell the 25-year-old after he pulled out of a proposed move to Everton late on deadline day.
Newcastle United attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy is out of contract next summer, but the 31-year-old Englishman could be offered a new deal to extend his stay on Tyneside.
Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has parted ways with Wydad, with the 33-year-old Morocco international now being linked with a move to Brazilian club Botafogo.
England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, says conversations with Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu played a significant role in his decision to leave Liverpool and join the Italian club this summer.
