Transfer rumors, news: Bayern brace for tough contract talks with Olise

Oct 5, 2026, 04:36 AM ET

Bayern Munich are bracing for tough contract talks with star winger Michael Olise, while Chelsea lead the race for AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Trending rumors

- Bayern Munich are concerned about talks to renew Michael Olise's contract, as the winger hasn't yet told them if he even wants to stay in Bavaria, as reported by Sport Bild. The Bundesliga club is preparing for a very difficult negotiation with the representatives of the 24-year-old. One of the sticking points is that the France international wants a release clause in his new contract, something both Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala have. Bayern are willing to offer a mega contract that will run until 2032 but want an answer by next summer.

- Chelsea are leading the race to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who is also attracting strong interest from Liverpool and Arsenal, as reported by The Telegraph. Elsewhere, TEAMtalk have suggested that Real Madrid are considering becoming involved in the race for the 23-year-old after watching him closely in recent weeks. Los Blancos have watched Scott at least three times, including his first England start in the Three Lions' 7-0 victory over Croatia.

- Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport has offered an insight into the names Roma are looking at as they aim to sign a winger. In the summer, they looked at Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling and Chelsea's Jamie Gittens, who have both had a lack of game time since the summer transfer window shut so could be available for less than was demanded before. They also want Real Madrid's Endrick, hoping for a Donyell Malen-style deal where they have a loan with the option to make it permanent, and they aren't alarmed by AC Milan's interest. Frosinone's Giorgi Kvernadze is another player of interest.

- Juventus see Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg as the leader Luciano Spalletti needs, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. They have previously looked at Leon Goretzka and Franck Kessié, who ended up at Aston Villa and Atalanta respectively, but remain keen on signing an older head for their midfield so are turning to the man who is captain for both Marseille and Denmark. There have already been exploratory contacts made about the 31-year-old, while Teun Koopmeiners is the main candidate to leave so he can come in.

- Juventus have recently made a move for Frosinone goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani and Inter Milan are monitoring him, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta has insisted on a mix of foreign and Italian players, emphasizing the importance of a strong Italy squad. I Nerazzurri could decide to loan out the 22-year-old if they sign him, and they are also looking at Alessandro Romano, who is on loan at Cagliari from Roma.

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Other rumors

- Liverpool and Chelsea have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest center back Murillo in 2027. (Football Insider)

- Leeds United are preparing to reject any potential approaches for Tarik Muharemovic with Barcelona and Inter Milan among the clubs tracking the center back. (Football Insider)

- Tottenham Hotspur could move for Kim Min-jae in the summer with Bayern Munich open to offers for the center back. (Football Insider)

- Premier League clubs have been monitoring Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume, who has a €40m release clause. (AS)

- Real Madrid have made significant progress in talks with Jude Bellingham over a new contract for the midfielder. (TEAMtalk)