Premier League Giants Battle for Bournemouth Star Alex Scott

Arsenal Join Race for Alex Scott

Arsenal have made an inquiry about AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. They join Chelsea and Liverpool in trying to land the 23 year old player.

An offer of 80 million pounds could be enough for Bournemouth to agree to formal negotiations in January. Scott does not want to extend his contract at the Vitality Stadium. That leaves Bournemouth with one of their final chances to sell him for a top fee.

Big Moves Across Europe

Liverpool are also looking at Brentford left back El Hadji Malick Diouf. The 21 year old Senegal international arrived from West Ham United for 40 million pounds in the summer. Liverpool want options on the left side of defense because of performance consistency concerns with Milos Kerkez.

In Italy, Napoli are tracking Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens for a loan deal. The 22 year old has played just twice for Chelsea this season. Napoli sit 10th in Serie A and want more attacking depth.

Barcelona are keen on FC Twente defender Ruud Nijstad. The 18 year old left footed defender was recently named to the Netherlands U21 squad. FC Twente want 20 million euros for him. Barcelona are also interested in Manchester City left back Rayan Ait Nouri.

Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven have asked about Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The 35 year old could move in the coming months, though Napoli hold an option to extend his deal by a year. Juventus have picked Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth as their main target.

What it means for the next game

Chelsea vs Leeds United (Premier League, Sat, 21 Nov): Chelsea win 50%, draw 25%, Leeds United win 25%; expected goals 1.69 to 1.12. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League, Sat, 21 Nov): AFC Bournemouth win 48%, draw 26%, Nottingham Forest win 26%; expected goals 1.63 to 1.15. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.