Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip

Chelsea aims to secure a deal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the club willing to offer £60m for the 23-year-old. Chelsea's attempts to sign the talented player have been met with rejection, but negotiations continue as they hope to bring Scott to Stamford Bridge next summer. Meanwhile, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Al-Hilal, with a potential January transfer window move for the 26-year-old Portugal international.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, had interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United, but he successfully secured a loan move back to RB Leipzig after rejecting those offers. Outside of Chelsea, US striker Folarin Balogun may move to Saudi Pro League, with Monaco under financial pressure to sell the 25-year-old after he withdrew from a switch to Everton on deadline day.

At Newcastle United, attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy's contract expires next summer, but the 31-year-old Englishman could receive a new deal at Tyneside. Additionally, former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has parted ways with Wydad, and the 33-year-old Moroccan is reportedly linked with a move to Brazilian club Botafogo. Lastly, England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, credits his conversations with Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu for his decision to join the Italian club from Liverpool this summer.