Premier League teams are heating up their summer shopping with big-name bids being floated and turned down as the transfer window approaches its final stretch. A flurry of fresh transfer news has surfaced, from St. James' Park in Newcastle to Bournemouth and the French club Toulouse, with clubs scrambling to get top targets signed before the window closes. The absence of league action and a lack of real competition has pushed clubs to focus hard on their summer plans, while players and their agents work tirelessly to make moves happen.
Scott target draws rival interest
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is now the center of a £70m offer from Chelsea, as reported by several outlets. The move is far from certain, though, as Liverpool are also said to be considering a bid for the rising star. Adding weight to this is the fact that Liverpool’s newly appointed manager, Andoni Iraola, once worked with Scott back at Bournemouth, and has shown a strong interest in bringing him to Anfield. The England U21 international is just 22 years old but has already proven himself as a standout performer in the Premier League.
Last year, Bournemouth made a major transfer decision by selling Milos Kerkez to Liverpool for £40m, a move that helped shape the Reds’ midfield. Now, with Curtis Jones seemingly heading out to Inter, the need for a new midfielder becomes clearer. Scott’s blend of stamina, creativity, and defensive cover could be the perfect fit for both teams in contention. Whether it’s Chelsea with their higher bid or Liverpool leveraging their manager’s connection, the race to sign him is heating up.
Guimaraes move nearing completion?
Newcastle United are still holding tight to their captain Bruno Guimaraes, despite a summer of uncertainty at the club. Manager Eddie Howe is expected to leave soon, and with a major reshuffling on the horizon, the club is trying to protect one of its most valuable assets. However, Arsenal are pushing hard, and with a potential £80m deal on the table, a move could be finalized as early as Sunday. If this happens, it might mean Guimaraes could skip pre-season training in Spain with his current teammates, only to part ways again shortly afterward.
Team Talk reports that Guimaraes’ camp is optimistic about a transfer, despite the recent chaos at Newcastle. The move has been a long time coming, and many believe that Arsenal would be wise to wrap it up quickly. Their previous indecision over Morgan Rogers cost them dearly when Chelsea swooped in last time. With the Gunners now in a race against time, all eyes are on whether they can learn from past mistakes and seal the deal.
Crystal Palace chase Toulouse defender
Over in south London, Crystal Palace are reportedly in pursuit of Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, with a bid close to £20m already on the table. However, Rennes have already seen a similar offer rejected, suggesting that Toulouse might have a higher price in mind. The 23-year-old is being considered as a potential replacement for Maxence Lacroix, and his defensive skills could be just what Palace need as they continue to build their squad for the 2026/27 season.
Still, the situation remains unclear. Football Insider admits there are no concrete details on whether Cresswell wants to leave his current club, and with Palace having already failed to secure a deal for Chrislain Matsima from Augsburg, the need for a strong signing remains urgent. While the link between Palace and Cresswell has been around since July, the information provided continues to be inconsistent and unconfirmed, keeping the story under wraps for now.