Arsenal join Scott chase - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in contacting Bournemouth about a move for 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott, whose contract runs until summer 2028.

If Mauricio Pochettino becomes Manchester United manager, US Soccer want former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to replace him as head coach of the USA men's team.

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27, with the hopes of completing a move for the Spaniard in January.

However, Zubimendi says he is "happy" in London and surprised by the rumours about his future as he has not contacted anyone about a move.

Liverpool are preparing to offer Trey Nyoni, 19, a new contract as a reward for the England Under-20 midfielder's performances so far this season.

Manchester United have added Brentford and Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins, 25, and Fulham's 26-year-old Nigeria international Calvin Bassey to their list of potential defensive targets, which also includes Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 24.

Bournemouth, Everton and Nottingham Forest are all pursuing a move for Vasco da Gama striker Andres Gomez, 24, with the Brazilian side valuing the forward at about £17m.

Brentford are prepared to rebuff all interest from Liverpool in left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, 21.

Aston Villa are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, 22, with Unai Emery a big admirer of the Belgian.

Juventus are targeting a loan move for 25-year-old Manchester City and Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri in January.

However, Barcelona are also keen on Ait-Nouri as 23-year-old Spain left-back Alejandro Balde could leave the club in the winter window.