AC Milan Eye Bournemouth's Scott as Bayern Revisit Gabriel Talks

AC Milan have been linked with a move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, with the Serie A club reportedly keeping close tabs on the player as they look at options in midfield. No formal approach has been reported, and Bournemouth would be expected to demand a substantial fee for a player of his profile.

Bayern Munich have also returned to the table for Manchester United's JJ Gabriel. The German champions have held fresh discussions over the winger, according to the latest reports, although it is not clear whether those talks have moved beyond the exploratory stage. United have not been publicly linked with a willingness to sell, so any deal would depend on whether Bayern can meet their valuation.

Liverpool are said to be interested in Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Barcelona's financial position has made sales a recurring theme in their dealings, and a player of Koundé's experience would fit the kind of right-sided or central profile Liverpool have been weighing up. As with the other stories, there is no confirmed bid, and reports of interest at this stage often come to nothing.

These are all rumours rather than confirmed transfers, and clubs regularly deny or quietly drop interest in players who are being discussed in the press. Fans should treat the names as signals of where clubs are looking, not as done deals. We will update this piece if any of the three situations develops into an official approach or agreement.