Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal has reached out to Bournemouth regarding a potential move for 23-year-old England midfielder, Alex Scott. Meanwhile, Manchester United is considering signing two defenders to bolster their defense, joining Chelsea and Liverpool in their pursuit of talent. Aston Villa is also exploring a deal for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, a 22-year-old Belgian who has caught the eye of Unai Emery.

In other transfer news, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid are keeping an eye on Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi, a 27-year-old Spaniard hoping to extend his contract with the London club. Liverpool is set to offer 19-year-old England Under-20 midfielder Trey Nyoni a new contract in recognition of his impressive performance this season.

Manchester United has added two more names to its defensive wish list, Brentford's Nathan Collins and Fulham's Calvin Bassey, along with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama's 24-year-old Brazilian striker Andres Gomez is attracting interest from Bournemouth, Everton, and Nottingham Forest, with the latter valuing the forward at roughly £17 million.

Brentford has ruled out any offer from Liverpool for left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, a 21-year-old Senegalese talent. Aston Villa is considering a loan move for Chelsea's 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has caught the attention of Unai Emery. On the international front, Juventus is looking to sign 25-year-old Manchester City and Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan in January, with 23-year-old Spain left-back Alejandro Balde potentially leaving Barcelona at the end of the transfer window.

Chelsea and England defender Levi Colwell, 23, is attracting interest from Barcelona, but the London club is not willing to let him go.