{
  "id": 12968325,
  "title": "Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/real-seek-mctominay-move-fridays-gossip-12968325",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T22:15:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-seek-mctominay-move-fridays-211033589.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French newspaper reports Real Madrid's interest in Manchester United's Scott McTominay and France's Michael Olise. Meanwhile, Chelsea is reportedly in the running for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong. Real Madrid are monitoring McTominay's contract discussions at Napoli, expressing interest in signing the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder at the end of the season. Manchester United is unlikely to re-sign McTominay, aiming for younger signings instead. Bayern Munich seeks to extend Michael Olise's contract, which expires in 2029, with the 24-year-old France winger likely to remain with Bayern unless a Real Madrid move occurs. Manchester United offered 16-year-old JJ Gabriel an official scholarship contract, but could receive £350,000 if he leaves and moves abroad. Chelsea is interested in signing Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong to replace Enzo Fernandez, who transferred to Manchester City on transfer deadline day. Liverpool holds a £59.5m buyback clause for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, 23, but the England player is hesitant to return to Anfield. Juventus has concerns about Germany striker Nick Woltemade, on loan from Newcastle United, and is exploring alternatives, such as Monaco, 25, and Folarin Balogun, 25. Newcastle and Everton show interest in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara, 27. Hull City is nearing a deal for 18-year-old goalkeeper Deniz Donmezer from Kayserispor for £1.5m.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/real-seek-mctominay-move-fridays-gossip",
        "published": "2026-10-08T21:10:23.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}