FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 20 October, including the latest updates on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Xavi Espart and Lisandro Martinez.

Liverpool explore Trent return

Liverpool are exploring a possible return of Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, TEAMtalk writes.

The England international is mulling over his future in Spain after struggling for minutes since his arrival last year, with his situation hitting a new low at the weekend when he was overlooked by Jose Mourinho despite the absence of Denzel Dumfries.

Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, are keeping tabs on the right-back. Last month, the same outlet asserted that Trent's camp had already established contact with possible suitors.

Arsenal want Espart

Arsenal are interested in Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart, as per CaughtOffside.

Originally a right-back, the 19-year-old has been one of the revelations of the season while playing at left-back for Barcelona. Espart has featured prominently despite fighting with Joao Cancelo for a starting berth. He has already overtaken Alejandro Balde in the pecking order.

Arsenal and Tottenham are keeping tabs on his development, but signing him will prove tricky. Espart signed a new contract this month, which includes a €100 million release clause.

Barcelona eye Martinez

Barcelona are keeping an eye on the situation of Lisandro Martinez at Man Utd, Sacha Tavolieri reports.

The Argentina international is expected to leave the Red Devils in the summer following his outburst after last week's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. Even before his rant criticising the club hierarchy, this was likely to be Martinez's final season at Old Trafford.

Man Utd hold a club option to extend his expiring contract by a year, but they are not expected to make use of it, which will allow Martinez to freely choose his next club. This has attracted the attention of bargain-hunting Barcelona.

Fernandes wants out

Bruno Fernandes is ready to quit Man Utd and could leave as early as January, Fanatik claims.

The Red Devils captain has grown "tired" of the never-ending rebuilding process at the club and is looking to get out of the club. Like Martinez, Fernandes is out of contract at the end of the season, but there is a one-year extension option.

If the Portugal international were to tell Man Utd not to trigger this extension, Galatasaray could make another move for him after failing in their pursuit in the summer.

Scott to Chelsea "inevitable"

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott wants to join Chelsea, making a transfer "inevitable," Simon Phillips insists.

The 23-year-old is a prime target for Chelsea and Liverpool heading into 2027, and it is believed that Bournemouth could be willing to sell if their €100m+ valuation is met and if their position in the Premier League table permits the loss of a key player.

Chelsea supposedly hold a key advantage over Liverpool because Scott specifically wants to move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues had already strongly pursued his signature in the summer, but Bournemouth rejected all approaches.

More transfer rumours

Man Utd are prepared to rival Liverpool for the signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. (TEAMtalk)

Emiliano Buendia is closing in on a new Aston Villa contract. (Daily Mail)

AC Milan are interested in Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio and AS Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi. (Matteo Moretto)

Arsenal, Man Utd and Newcastle are keeping tabs on AS Roma right-back Wesley. (Football Insider)

Sunderland or any other suitor would have to offer a "crazy" €60m for Geny Catamo to make Sporting CP consider a January sale. (O Jogo)

Benfica do not want to sell Tottenham target Vangelis Pavlidis, who is protected by a €100m release clause, in January. (A Bola)