Football gossip: McTominay, Olise, Gabriel, De Jong, Quansah, Woltemade
This article provides a roundup of football transfer rumors involving major European clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United. It details potential contract negotiations and player movements across the continent.
Why it matters
Transfer gossip is a significant driver of engagement for sports fans and impacts the competitive landscape of professional football.
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Previous image Next image Slide 1 of 6 , Daily Mirror back page , Daily Mirror back page End of image gallery Published 8 October 2026 Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona.
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Scott McTominay's contract talks at Napoli , with the Spanish giants interested in signing the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder at the end of the season. (Tuttomercato) , external
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