A roundup of football transfer rumors on 27 October 2026 highlights interest from top European clubs in several players.
Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid target Finn Jeltsch
Stuttgart's 20-year-old German centre-back Finn Jeltsch is attracting attention from Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
Chelsea pursue Alex Scott
Chelsea remain fully focused on signing Bournemouth's 23-year-old England midfielder Alex Scott after a summer move fell through. Liverpool also have Scott on their shortlist, as reported by Florian Plettenberg.
Club Brugge rule out January sale for Nicolo Tresoldi
Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have all scouted Club Brugge's 22-year-old Germany youth international striker Nicolo Tresoldi. However, Club Brugge have ruled out selling him in January, according to Het Nieuwsblad via Metro.
Manchester United managerial situation
Manchester United had planned to sack Michael Carrick this week but failed to settle on a replacement, according to The i. If they appoint Newcastle's Eddie Howe as successor, United would have to pay about £3 million in compensation, the Guardian reports.
Brighton confident over Diego Gomez
Brighton have no concerns about losing 23-year-old Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez despite interest from AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, according to Football Insider.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage under pressure
Pierre Sage remains under huge pressure at Crystal Palace and could be sacked if the team loses to Tottenham on Saturday, the Guardian reports.
Liverpool monitoring David Otorbi
Liverpool will pursue Valencia's 19-year-old Spanish winger David Otorbi in January if the La Liga side exercises an option to increase his release clause from £30 million to £50 million, according to Football Insider.
Juventus target Folarin Balogun
Juventus have made Monaco's 25-year-old American striker Folarin Balogun their top January target after his deadline-day move to Everton collapsed, according to Tuttosport.
