Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossip

What the report says

Arsenal are reported to have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in making contact with Bournemouth over midfielder Alex Scott. The BBC Sport roundup says the 23-year-old England player, whose contract runs until summer 2028, is being monitored as clubs continue to assess midfield options in the transfer market. The item does not say that a bid has been made, only that interest has been registered.

The same gossip roundup links Manchester United with two more defensive targets, Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, alongside their existing interest in Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. Elsewhere, Aston Villa are said to be considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, with Unai Emery reportedly an admirer of the Belgium international.

Other names mentioned include Liverpool youngster Trey Nyoni, who is expected to be offered a new contract, and Vasco da Gama striker Andres Gomez, who is reportedly being tracked by Bournemouth, Everton and Nottingham Forest. The piece also notes that Brentford are prepared to resist Liverpool’s interest in left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.

As general transfer background, early-season gossip columns often reflect clubs’ scouting and contract planning rather than imminent deals. BBC Sport’s roundup mainly indicates which players are drawing attention ahead of future windows, rather than confirming any completed move.