Premier League clubs are lining up potential transfer targets, with Chelsea emerging as a linked destination for several prominent players according to recent reports.
Chelsea Eyeing Alexander-Arnold and Scott
Chelsea have been linked with a potential move for England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold if the 28-year-old Real Madrid defender becomes available, as reported by Football Insider. Additionally, the club could have a deal worth around £90m agreed with Bournemouth for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott before January, according to the Mail.
The Stamford Bridge side is also keeping tabs on other young prospects. Teamtalk reports that Manchester City are favourites to secure 17-year-old United States winger Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, though Chelsea maintain an interest. Furthermore, Chelsea are monitoring 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon, alongside linked rivals Arsenal and Manchester United, as noted by the Mail.
Manchester United and Other Premier League Moves
Manchester United are considering a January approach for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 29, according to the Athletic. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea are all monitoring German youth international Nicolo Tresoldi, though Club Brugge have no intention of selling their 22-year-old striker in January, per Football Insider.
In other European transfer news, Teamtalk indicates that Paris St-Germain or Barcelona might edge out Liverpool and Arsenal in the race for Galatasaray’s 21-year-old Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, who is open to joining an elite European club. Goal reports that Tottenham will not receive extra funds from Bayern Munich because Harry Kane’s 2023 transfer did not include a Ballon d’Or clause for the 33-year-old England forward. Finally, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly interested in bringing Tottenham and Spain full-back Pedro Porro, 27, to the club, according to 3Cat.
