Villa eye Endrick loan deal - Wednesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Wednesday gossip round-up says Aston Villa are exploring a loan move for Brazil forward Endrick, with the report linking the 20-year-old to the Premier League after his situation at Real Madrid. The item presents the possible move as one of several transfer stories circulating in Europe, rather than a confirmed bid or deal.

The same roundup says Bournemouth are determined to keep England midfielder Alex Scott in January despite reported interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid. It also notes that Real Madrid have reportedly watched Scott several times, while Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan are said to be among other clubs tracking him. Separately, the article says top sides are interested in Lyon’s Rayan Cherki if he becomes available.

Other reported links include Newcastle monitoring Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman and Arsenal being viewed as serious contenders for Club Tijuana attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora. The piece also says Antonio Rudiger could leave Real Madrid when his contract ends, while Tottenham are expected to focus on signing a striker in January but are unlikely to spend heavily.

As general context, BBC’s gossip columns compile transfer rumours from other outlets and do not confirm negotiations. The roundup underlines how club planning for the January window is already taking shape, with young talent and contract situations featuring prominently.