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.

Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from professional wrestling after 26 years in the ring, but he’s already been asked about what his future could hold in combat sports.

The multi-time WWE Champion appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, revealing his SummerSlam appearance on Saturday was the last of his career, closing the curtains with a defeat to Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell.

“I’m here today to let the world know I’m retired,” he told the show. “Saturday was a very emotional day for me. When Obi Femi slammed me at WrestleMania, I was like, I can’t do this again. I think I’m done. I still had some fuel in the tank.”

Brock Lesnar’s Illustrious Career

Lesnar is regarded as one of the greatest and most complete combat athletes of all time. The farm boy from South Dakota, in his words, won the wrestling NCAA Division 1 National Championship in 2000 for the University of Minnesota.

After making his WWE debut in 2002, he quickly became “The Next Big Thing”, going on to win the King of the Ring. That year, using his famous F5 finishing move to beat Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he became the youngest WWE Champion at the age of 25.

In 2004, for a brief stint, Lesnar switched the ring for the field, joining the Minnesota Vikings, adding an NFL player to his accolades before being released. Later, he would demonstrate his dominance in the UFC, going on to win the heavyweight championship before eventually returning to the squared circle.

The Beast Incarnate has a unique career, being the only person to have championships in WWE, UFC, NJPW, IGF, and NCAA.

During his retirement announcement, Lesnar said: “I’m just so grateful to be 49 years old and have been able to do what I did in this lifetime. I thank God and everybody that supported me.”

Brock Lesnar Asked About Fighting Jake Paul

The two-time All-American Champion was asked if he would be interested in a celebrity boxing match against the likes of Jake Paul. However, he shut these rumours down, responding with: “I ain’t doing jack s***.”

Jake Paul rose to fame in 2013 with his brother Logan as social media personalities. Making short clips on the platform Vine before debuting on Disney Channel’s “Bizaardvark” alongside pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib. The 28-year-old began his career with six consecutive wins before losing to Tommy Fury. Most recently, he lost to Anthony Joshua in a sixth-round knockout, where he sustained a double jaw break. That fight attracted 33 million viewers globally.

In July, The Problem Child teased on ‘The Pat McAfee’ show a fight against former five-time world champion Terence Crawford, as well as a move to MMA.

He said: “If the paycheck is big enough, I’ll fight anybody.”