Real Madrid linked with McTominay and Olise in Friday transfer gossip

On 8 October 2026, Friday's transfer gossip reported Real Madrid were interested in Scott McTominay and Michael Olise, alongside several other moves involving Premier League and European clubs.

Real Madrid are said to be monitoring former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay's contract talks at Napoli and are interested in signing the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder at the end of the season (Tuttomercato). Manchester United are unlikely to re-sign McTominay as they are targeting younger signings, according to Football Insider.

Bayern Munich want to extend 24-year-old France winger Michael Olise's contract, which runs until 2029, and Sky Sports Germany reports he is likely to stay at the German club unless a move to Real Madrid materialises.

Manchester United have made attacking midfielder JJ Gabriel, 16, an official scholarship contract offer but could receive only £350,000 if he decides not to stay and moves abroad, the Guardian reports.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29, as a belated replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City on transfer deadline day (Sport - in Spanish).

Football Insider reports Liverpool have a £59.5m buyback clause for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, 23, but the England international—who has been linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea—is reluctant to return to Anfield. Juventus, meanwhile, have doubts over 24-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade, who is on loan from Newcastle United, and are exploring alternatives including 25-year-old Monaco and United States forward Folarin Balogun (Gazzetta dello Sport).

Newcastle and Everton are both reported to be interested in Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara; the 27-year-old Brazil midfielder spent two years with Norwich City before moving to Turkey (Webaslan). Hull City are close to signing Deniz Donmezer, an 18-year-old goalkeeper at Turkish side Kayserispor, for a fee of £1.5m (Teamtalk).

Several of the reported stories carry clear next steps: Real Madrid's interest in McTominay is framed as a potential signing at the end of the season, and Bayern's efforts to extend Olise's contract through 2029 are presented as the key factor that would prevent or allow a move to Real Madrid.