Arsenal have made contact with Bournemouth over the possibility of signing Alex Scott, although the Cherries are reluctant to sanction the midfielder’s departure this summer, according to talkSPORT.

Scott enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 season, helping Andoni Iraola’s team qualify for the Europa League across his 37 Premier League appearances. This form hasn’t gone unnoticed across the league, with several top clubs expressing an interest in signing the England international, including the Gunners, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.

The Blues submitted a £64 million offer for Scott earlier this month, but Bournemouth swiftly rejected the bid, as they continue to hold out for a fee closer to the £80 million mark.

Andrea Berta reached out to the south coast club to understand the situation around the player earlier in the window, with a view to potentially making a move, although advances on a deal for Bruno Guimaraes may ultimately quash speculation on this front.

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Berta has made signing a new central midfielder a priority for Arsenal this summer. Martin Zubimendi struggled in the back half of last season, while Declan Rice has been carrying an injury for some time, making the addition of a top-class number six or eight necessary for the Gunners.

Initially, the Italian sporting director set out to acquire a younger player for this position, looking at moves for the likes of Scott and Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, as Rice’s condition deteriorated at the World Cup, attention was turned toward Guimaraes.

Arsenal are now closing in on a deal for Guimaraes, and while many would assume this would signal the end of the North London club’s midfield pursuits this summer, talkSPORT report that they could still sign Scott.

While Bournemouth were clear in their stance regarding Scott when Arsenal made their approach, a deal cannot be ruled out if the potential suitors fork out the fee the Cherries are looking for.

Alex Scott Pursuit Might Hinge on Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Future

It’s difficult to envisage Scott arriving at the Emirates and joining Mikel Arteta’s midfield department as it is.

However, an unexpected sale could change that. Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting that Myles Lewis-Skelly is a target for Manchester United. If this transfer were to materialise, then it’s not impossible to see a world where Arsenal then move for Scott.

There’s also the simple fact that Arsenal need to get younger in the middle of the park. Rice, Zubimendi, Guimaraes, Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are all 27 or older. Scott would provide them with an option for the long-term.

Rangers are exploring a deal for Lechia Gdansk forward Camilo Mena as they brace for the prospect of missing out on top targets Jens Hjerto-Dahl and Jahnoah Markelo, according to TEAMtalk.

Mena enjoyed a relatively productive season in the Polish top flight last term, netting five goals and providing eight assists in 31 appearances. This return has prompted Rangers, among other clubs, to enquire about the winger’s availability this summer.

Officials from the Glaswegian outfit have made contact with the relevant parties at Gdansk to gauge whether a potential deal could be on the cards this summer.

While talks are said to be at a preliminary stage, there is optimism that the Gers can pull off what would be an astute piece of business.

Rangers Target Camilo Mena

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Rangers had their sights set on two priority targets, but look set to be gazumped on both fronts.

Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl was being pursued by the Scottish giants, although the Norwegian is now seemingly Hull City-bound. Meanwhile, Coventry City winger Janoah Markelo has also been tracked intensely by Rangers this summer, but is now edging closer to a move to Egyptian club Al Ahly.

The Teddy Bears are still desperate to add attacking quality to Derek McInnes’ ranks this summer, and thus have quickly pivoted to an alternative target.

Colombian wide man Mena, who made waves in Poland last season despite Gdansk’s relegation, is on their shortlist. Rangers have initiated communication with the player’s representatives and the Polish club, although negotiations are still at an early stage.

This interest in the 23-year-old is expected to accelerate in the coming days, although TEAMtalk suggest the situation, for now, is best described as ‘exploratory’.

A prospective fee for Mena is yet to be mooted, although given Gdansk’s status as a Polish second-tier club, it’s likely Rangers won’t need to fork out a fortune to land their man.

Camilo Mena’s Story So Far

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Born in Concordia in Northern Colombia, Mena developed through the academy of Tigres — a club that predominantly plays in the second division in the South American nation.

However, after breaking into the Tigres first team at 16, the right-winger earned a move to Colombia top flight side Deportivo Pereira at the age of just 17. He spent just a year in the big time in his home country before swapping South America for Europe, joining Latvian side Valmiera in 2021.

After spending three years in Latvia, Lechia Gdansk made the decision to sign the promising youngster, taking him up a level in the process. He’s now been in Poland for three years, and while his numbers on the surface don’t look outstanding, he’s been the standout player in a team consistently fighting for survival.

Donald Trump has always claimed that he’s talented on the golf course, but the 2007 Westchester Men’s Club Championship may have proved otherwise.

The US President recently won the Senior and Super Senior Men’s Club Championship at his Bedminster golf course in New Jersey. He reportedly carded 70 on a Par-72 course to win his 43rd club championship title.

He was then criticised for bragging about his ‘talent’ and then taking a swipe at his opponents on the day. It’s not the first time Trump has caused controversy on the course, either.

Donald Trump Accused of ‘Cheating’ on Golf Course

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Accusations of ‘cheating’ emerged following his most recent triumph, which only added to his total of wins on his course. It’s already over 40.

It’s not the first time such allegations have been made. Sportswriter Rick Reilly has regularly accused the President of cheating. “When it comes to cheating, he’s an 11 on a scale of one to 10,” Reilly wrote for The Guardian.

Ahead of the Bedminster championship in 2025, Reilly took to social media to taunt Trump, saying: “Hey Trump, tomorrow is the Senior Champ at Bedminster. Are you shameless enough to pretend you won it? Even after the whole planet saw you cheat in Scotland? Is your ego that sick?”

The 80-year-old wasn’t too delighted with these claims in the past, as he once rebutted: “I always thought he was a terrible writer. I absolutely killed him, and he wrote very inaccurately. I would say that he’s a very dishonest writer.”

Trump Once Lost to a 15-Year-Old

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One of the more embarrassing moments he’s had on a golf course came at the 2007 Westchester Men’s Club Championship. Trump was four up with five holes remaining in the first round against 15-year-old Adam Levin.

The 60-year-old at the time called two rule violations on his opponent as he ended up being knocked out of the tournament. The first was for accidentally touching the grass inside a hazard, while the second was for fixing a small ball mark off the green.

When it looked certain Trump was heading for an easy victory, he was heard saying: “The kid put up a good fight, didn’t he?” All that did was hand his teenage opponent the motivation he needed to come back.

Levin tied the match on the 18th hole and eliminated Trump on the second playoff hole. But Trump showed he wasn’t a fan of losing, as Levin revealed: “He didn’t even say ‘Congratulations’ or ‘Good match’. He didn’t look me in the eye. He just shook my hand and walked off.”

It didn’t take him by surprise, as Levin added that the current US leader was behaving in a similar manner throughout the day. He recalled: