United lodge £59m bid for Alex Scott
Manchester United have made a £59m bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott (1). The Athletic's David Ornstein confirmed there has been contact, and United are 'definitely interested' in the England youngster (2). Arsenal and Liverpool are also monitoring the situation, but United have moved first with a concrete offer (1). The push comes after missing out on Mateus Fernandes earlier this window.
Berge and Adams on the shortlist as cheaper options
United are also looking at Sander Berge and Tyler Adams as cut-price alternatives in midfield (3). Fulham's Berge and Bournemouth's Adams both have Premier League experience and would cost significantly less than Scott. Elliot Anderson was another target earlier in the summer, but that door is now closed (3).
Fan reactions
Fans are growing impatient with the lack of incoming signings, with one thread on Simon Stone's transfer update asking bluntly what is going on (2). But there is excitement too. Amad Diallo's 74th-minute goal for Ivory Coast against Norway had supporters sharing every camera angle they could find (3). The mood: restless on transfers, buzzing about Amad.
