Transfer Notebook: Alonso plots sensational €120m Fermin Lopez swoop as Real Madrid eye Bournemouth starlet

Xabi Alonso plots sensational €120m Fermin Lopez swoop

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is plotting a sensational move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, with a potential fee exceeding €120m. Although Lopez recently signed a contract extension until 2031, the Barca hierarchy are holding firm, declaring they will reject any offers below the €120m mark to keep hold of their key playmaker.

Real Madrid join race for Bournemouth starlet Alex Scott

Real Madrid sent scouts for the third time this season to watch Bournemouth's 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, who played 70 minutes in England's 7-0 thrashing of Croatia. The Spanish giants have officially entered the race to sign Scott in the summer of 2027, joining Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool.