Arsenal Eye January Move for Bayern Munich Defender Kim Min-jae

Transfer Roundup: Arsenal Linked With Kim Min-jae as Liverpool Monitor Alex Scott

Arsenal’s search for defensive cover and Liverpool’s midfield plans lead the latest transfer reports ahead of the January window. Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott are among the names being linked with Premier League moves, while Tottenham face decisions over both recruitment and player retention.

Arsenal Explore January Move for Kim Min-jae

Arsenal are considering Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae as they assess their defensive options following an injury to Piero Hincapié, according to Christian Falk.

The 29-year-old South Korea international is under contract until the summer of 2028. A January move is far from certain, however, with Bayern also reportedly considering an extension that would keep him in Munich.

Liverpool Linked With Scott, Camara and Koné

Liverpool are reportedly leading the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Daily Mail reporting a valuation of £100 million. Chelsea are also said to be interested in the 23-year-old, who is currently sidelined after an injury on his full England debut.

Scott is not the only midfielder under consideration. According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool have also compiled scouting reports on Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Roma’s Manu Koné as possible alternatives.

Camara is reportedly valued at €55 million and has attracted interest from Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Brighton. Koné has also been linked with several leading clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Tottenham Set Porro Price as Striker Search Continues

Tottenham would reportedly require £75 million to consider selling Pedro Porro amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. TEAMtalk reports that the right-back’s five-year contract extension, signed during the summer, has strengthened Spurs’ negotiating position.

At the other end of the pitch, Tottenham are said to be prioritising a January striker signing. A separate TEAMtalk report names Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis, Espanyol’s Roberto Fernández, Real Madrid’s Endrick, Freiburg’s Igor Matanović and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta as potential targets.

Mathis Albert Weighs Dortmund Future

Borussia Dortmund winger Mathis Albert is considering his options as he looks for a clearer route to regular first-team football, according to Sky Sports Deutschland.

The 17-year-old American prospect has made just one German Cup appearance this season. The report notes previous interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Chelsea, with a figure of around €20 million previously associated with a potential move.

More Transfer and Managerial Reports

• Gerrard linked with Wrexham: Steven Gerrard has emerged as a possible managerial option as pressure grows on Phil Parkinson, according to talkSPORT.
• Sancho considers Getafe proposal: Free agent Jadon Sancho is weighing up a contract offer from the Spanish club, reports The Times.
• Güler reportedly agrees new Madrid deal: Arda Güler is said to have agreed a new contract despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to TEAMtalk.
• Milan retain Endrick interest: AC Milan remain keen on a loan deal for the Real Madrid forward, although José Mourinho could oppose a January departure, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.
• Everton assess attacking options: Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul and Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo are reportedly on the club’s January shortlist, according to TEAMtalk.
• Doumbia draws Premier League attention: English clubs are monitoring Sporting CP’s 22-year-old midfielder Issa Doumbia, reports Tuttosport.
• Roma watch Zarrella: Stuttgart’s 18-year-old centre-back Gabriel Zarrella is being monitored by Roma, according to Rudy Galetti.
• Scouts follow Hödl: Premier League scouts reportedly watched Sturm Graz midfielder Jacob-Peter Hödl during the club’s 3–0 Champions League defeat to Bournemouth, according to Football Insider.

Adapted from ESPN’s transfer roundup dated October 16, 2026. Individual reports are attributed above; the transfer links described are reported interest rather than confirmed deals.