Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip

Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku.

Chelsea want to secure the signing of Bournemouth's highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott now, with a view to the 23-year-old arriving next summer, after having a £60m bid rejected in the recent transfer window. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal, Manchester City and Al-Hilal are interested in Chelseawinger Pedro Neto and could make a move for the 26-year-old Portugal international in the January transfer window. (Caught Offside), external

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, turned down offers from Manchester United and Newcastle Unitedbefore sealing a loan move back to RB Leipzig. (Bild & Sky Sport Germany via Caught Offside), external

United States striker Folarin Balogun could move to the Saudi Pro League, where the transfer window is still open, with Monaco under financial pressure to sell the 25-year-old after he pulled out of a switch to Everton late on deadline day. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle United attacking midfielder Jacob Murphy's contract runs out next summer but the 31-year-old Englishman could be offered a new deal at the Tyneside club. (Football Insider), external

Former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has parted ways with Wydad and the 33-year-old Moroccan has been linked with a move to Brazilian club Botafogo.(Goal), external

England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, says his chats with Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu were key to him moving to the Italian club from Liverpool this summer. (Mirror), external