Manchester United have ended their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after failing to bridge a £30m valuation gap, with reports suggesting the 22-year-old now leans toward Arsenal while United pivot toward alternative targets including Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.
Arsenal's reported £55 million bid for Bruno Guimaraes was turned down by Newcastle, with valuation experts suggesting the gap to a realistic fee could be far wider than the initial offer implied.
Manchester United have declined a chance to sign Barcelona defender Jules Kounde for €50m, with Michael Carrick prioritizing left-back and midfield reinforcements over another right-back option.
After missing out on Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, Manchester United are reassessing six midfield options. Insiders rate Scott as the likeliest next call, while Tchouameni faces familiar hurdles and interest in Baleba and Wharton has cooled.
Tottenham have tabled a club-record bid worth around £90m for Sandro Tonali after agreeing personal terms, but Newcastle are expected to hold firm on a £100m asking price and leave Spurs facing a decisive third offer.
Tottenham are closing in on a £85 million deal for West Ham's 21-year-old Fernandes, while Manchester United have chosen not to enter a bidding war and are pivoting toward alternative midfield targets.
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