Manchester United Step Up Interest in Club Brugge Full-Back Joaquin Seys
Manchester United have stepped up their assessment of Club Brugge full-back Joaquin Seys as they search for additional options on the left side of defence. The 21-year-old was watched recently during Brugge’s 3-0 victory against Genk, a match in which he registered two assists.
United are considering cover and longer-term competition for Luke Shaw, now 31, after seeing two earlier targets move out of reach. Nathaniel Brown joined Bayern Munich, while Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall agreed a new contract. United are also close to completing the recruitment of Isaac Konde, the 16-year-old winger currently in Liverpool’s academy system.
Bayern consider Dani Olmo as attacking alternatives are explored
Bayern Munich are weighing up a January approach for Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo. Their interest in the 28-year-old stretches back to his RB Leipzig spell, and the club are drawing up alternatives amid attention from other sides towards Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise.
Olmo won the World Cup with Spain this summer and is valued at about €70 million. Barcelona could be prepared to sell in an effort to raise money for a proposed move for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez.
Bayern’s defensive target Nathaniel Brown is not the only player attracting major-club attention. Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini has committed his future to the Italian side until 2031, but Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea remain interested in the 22-year-old.
Chelsea linked with Scott and Camara
Chelsea are regarded as leading contenders should Bournemouth make Alex Scott available in the January market. The 23-year-old midfielder’s performances have earned him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the UEFA Nations League after he was the subject of summer speculation.
Bournemouth are understood to want at least £100 million for Scott. Chelsea also retain an interest in Monaco’s Lamine Camara after a €55 million deadline-day offer did not produce a deal. Monaco chose to keep the 21-year-old Senegal international, although a renewed Chelsea attempt in January could be conducted on improved terms. Liverpool are monitoring Camara as well.
Chelsea are additionally among four Premier League clubs following Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The 22-year-old is the subject of growing domestic interest, while Alejandro Garnacho’s temporary move from Chelsea to Aston Villa cannot be cut short: the agreement contains neither a recall provision nor an early-exit option.
Liverpool’s former midfielder draws Premier League attention
Lyon midfielder Tyler Morton is being followed by seven Premier League teams, including his former club Liverpool. Morton, 23, came through Liverpool’s academy before joining Lyon permanently in the summer of 2025.
Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Everton are also keeping watch on the midfielder, with Liverpool among the clubs considering a potential return to Anfield.
Contract talks between Liverpool and goalkeeper Alisson Becker are not expected to begin formally until later this year. That timing could leave the door open for Juventus to pursue the Brazil international on a free transfer.
Italian market developments
Juventus are looking to reinforce their midfield and have watched Sassuolo’s Darryl Bakola alongside four Brazilian candidates. The Turin club are also expected to sign free-agent goalkeeper Neto through to June 2027.
Elsewhere in Italy, Inter are tracking Roma midfielder Alessandro Romano, who has impressed while on loan at Cagliari. Bologna are meanwhile working towards a new agreement with winger Federico Bernardeschi.
