Juventus track Liverpool defender while Chelsea chase Bournemouth midfielder
Juventus have confirmed they are watching Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, while Chelsea have taken the lead in the race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to reports on Sunday (4). Both clubs are acting despite the transfer window being closed, underscoring the continued activity in European football.
Juventus eye Liverpool defender
Giovanni Leoni, the 19‑year‑old Italian centre‑back, has featured only once for Liverpool since arriving in England, suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury on his debut against Southampton in September 2025. The defender, who stands 1.95 m tall and is contracted until 2031, cost Liverpool roughly £25.1 million when they bought him from Parma.
According to, Juventus have already sought information on a possible loan for Leoni in 2027, although Liverpool have shown no interest in releasing the youngster. Juventus observers say they will monitor his recovery week by week once he returns to action.
Chelsea ahead for Bournemouth star
Alex Scott, the 23‑year‑old Bournemouth midfielder, is the subject of interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, but the Blues are currently ahead, reports the Telegraph. Scott has only one year left on his contract at the end of the season and talks over a renewal have stalled.
Chelsea offered around £60 million (approximately R$414 million) for Scott in the last window, but Bournemouth rejected the bid. The club remains unwilling to negotiate in January, even though Scott impressed on his England debut in a 7‑0 Nations League win over Croatia, earning praise from coach Thomas Tuchel.
Milan chase Alex Scott while Juventus guard €150m Yildiz price
Milan adds Endrick to loan chase
AC Milan have entered a contest with Roma for the signing of Endrick, the 20‑year‑old Brazilian who has seen limited minutes at Real Madrid this season. says Milan are looking at a January loan, but only if they first assess the performance of English striker Omari Hutchinson, also signed for the same position.
Milan’s link with Roc Nation, the agency that manages Endrick’s career, could smooth a six‑month loan deal, given the partnership between RedBird Capital Partners and Roc Nation that began in 2020.
Elsewhere, Olympique de Marseille striker Igor Paixão, 26, revealed his dream of wearing the Flamengo shirt, recalling contacts from the Brazilian club and Palmeiras, though no concrete move has materialised. Marseille must generate at least €75 million in sales before July 2027, making a departure for Paixão likely.
Real Madrid forward Yan Diomandé, 19, spoke candidly about his limited playing time after joining from RB Leipzig for €125 million plus €15 million in bonuses. In an interview with NCI, he praised coach José Mourinho’s confidence despite having started only two of his eight appearances this season.
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