Chelsea have reportedly turned their attention to England right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold as a potential January target, should the 28‑year‑old Real Madrid defender become available. Sources say the club is monitoring the situation closely, with the move being considered a “high‑profile” option for a club looking to strengthen its back line.
The Blues are also said to be in talks for 23‑year‑old midfielder Alex Scott of Bournemouth. A deal reportedly in the region of £90 million could see the England international head to Stamford Bridge before the January window closes. Meanwhile, the club’s rivals are also active in the transfer market. Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, 29, while Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are all keeping an eye on German youth international Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, despite Club Brugge’s reluctance to sell him in the coming months.
Other moves on the radar include a potential switch for 17‑year‑old United States winger Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, with Manchester City currently the favourites to sign the youngster. Chelsea have also been linked with 21‑year‑old Como defender Jacobo Ramon, a player who has attracted interest from both Arsenal and Manchester United. In the midfield department, Paris Saint‑Germain and Barcelona are reportedly in competition for Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, 21, who is open to a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs.
On the transfer fee front, Tottenham will not receive additional funds from Bayern Munich following Harry Kane’s 2023 move to the Bundesliga side, as the deal did not include a Ballon d’Or clause for the England striker. Meanwhile, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed interest in bringing Spanish full‑back Pedro Porro to the Camp Nou. The transfer window remains busy, with several clubs jockeying for key players as the January market approaches.