Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal contact Bournemouth about midfielder Alex Scott, Manchester United add two defenders to list of potential targets and Aston Villa weigh up move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in contacting Bournemouth about a move for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott, whose contract runs until summer 2028. (i Sport), external

If Mauricio Pochettino becomes Manchester United manager, US Soccer want former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to replace him as head coach of the USA men's team. (Talksport), external

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, with the hopes of completing a move for the Spaniard in January. (Independent), external

However, Zubimendi says he is "happy" in London and surprised by the rumours about his future as he has not contacted anyone about a move. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Liverpool are preparing to offer Trey Nyoni, 19, a new contract as a reward for the England Under-20 midfielder's performances so far this season. (GiveMeSport), external

Manchester United have added Brentford and Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins, 25, and Fulham's 26-year-old Nigeria international Calvin Bassey to their list of potential defensive targets, which also includes Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 24. (Mail - subscription required), external

In brief

Arsenal contact Bournemouth about midfielder Alex Scott, Manchester United add two defenders to list of potential targets and Aston Villa weigh up move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia. Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in contacting Bournemouth about a move for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott, whose contract runs until summer 2028. (i Sport), external If Mauricio Pochettino becomes Manchester United manager, US Soccer want former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to replace him as head coach of the USA men's team. (Talksport), external Chelsea, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, with the hopes of completing a move…

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