Chelsea linked with Trent Alexander-Arnold in Friday's transfer gossip

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Chelsea in a Friday gossip round-up published on 29 October 2026, which also compiled several transfer rumours involving Premier League and European clubs.

The column gathered reports from multiple outlets and attributed stories to Football Insider, The Athletic, Teamtalk, the Mail, Goal and 3Cat among others, covering targets and interest across Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and other clubs.

Chelsea have been linked with a move for England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold if the 28-year-old Real Madrid defender becomes available. (Football Insider)

The report also claimed Chelsea could have a deal in the region of £90m agreed with Bournemouth for England midfielder Alex Scott, 23, before January. (Mail - subscription required)

Manchester United are considering a January move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 29. (Athletic - subscription) Manchester City are reported to be favourites to sign 17-year-old United States winger Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund, with Chelsea also interested. (Teamtalk)

Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea were said to be keeping a close eye on German youth international Nicolo Tresoldi, but Club Brugge have no intention of selling their 22-year-old striker in January. (Football Insider) Chelsea are also monitoring 21-year-old Como defender Jacobo Ramon, with Arsenal and Manchester United linked to the Spaniard. (Mail - subscription required)

Teamtalk reported that Paris St-Germain or Barcelona may edge out Liverpool and Arsenal in the pursuit of Russia's Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, 21, who is open to a move to one of Europe's elite clubs. (Teamtalk) Goal reported that Tottenham will not receive additional funds from Bayern Munich as Harry Kane's transfer to the Bundesliga giants in 2023 did not include a Ballon d'Or clause for the England forward, 33. (Goal) Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reported to be keen on bringing Spain and Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro to the club. (3Cat, in Catalan)

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