Despite it being October, the transfer mill never truly stops spinning with clubs seemingly already lining up their business for January and beyond. Liverpool have started their season under Andoni Iraola fairly well, new reports indicate they won’t look to strengthen certain areas in the winter window, which could open the door for Chelsea to swoop in and make a move happen. Let’s dive into the different reports that could change the campaign for either side if they’re proven right.
Liverpool Could Miss Out on Chelsea Target As They Wait for Summer
Liverpool’s Status
Based on a joint report from the Athletic’s Stuart James & Thom Harris, with some additional details from David Ornstein, the Reds are not prioritising the addition of a midfielder in January. Their current outlook is to wait to see the development of Trey Nyoni and James McConnell. It is noted that this could change in January, presumably based on departures or a lack of development from their younger players.
This was all in regards to Alex Scott, with the report making it clear Liverpool are interested in the midfielder, but not for a January move. They would be more interested if things dragged on to the summer when they could make a clearer decision.
Chelsea in Pole Position
It is noted in the aforementioned report that Bournemouth could want up to £100 million to allow Scott to move in January, with Chelsea named as the current front runners to make a move in the winter. Having sold Enzo Fernandez on deadline day, the Blues didn’t have time to line up a replacement and went into the campaign light in the middle of the park. While Jordan Henderson has hit the ground running, he is a short-term option at 36. Add in the surgery to Reece James sidelining him and they are looking at a few months with just four senior midfielders.
Simon Phillips, a Chelsea reporter of many years, today spoke about the Cherries midfielder. He indicated that Xabi Alonso and some players have already contacted Scott about a move. Phillips believes that the Bournemouth man will be “dead set on joining Chelsea”, with no word as to whether that will be in January or the summer.
The Last Word
Reports from both the Liverpool side and Chelsea side currently have the Blues leading the charge to sign the highly-touted midfielder. If a transfer is on the table in January, it looks most likely that Scott will be headed to London. This would help complete the side, offering a great partner to Moises Caicedo and someone who can long-term fill the role that Henderson has occupied. The big question now will be the fee and whether it goes above £100 million or not.
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